The way of the foolish is right in his own eyes: But he that is wise hearkeneth unto counsel.
That the wise man may hear, and increase in learning; And that the man of understanding may attain unto sound counsels:
A wise son heareth his father's instruction: But a scorner heareth not rebuke.
By pride cometh only contention: But with the well advised is wisdom.
There is a way which seemeth right unto a man, But the end thereof are the ways of death.
A wise man feareth, and departeth from evil: But the fool beareth himself insolently, and is confident.
All the ways of a man are clean in his own eyes: But the LORD weigheth the spirits.
Hear counsel, and receive instruction, That thou mayest be wise in thy latter end.
Every way of a man is right in his own eyes: But the LORD weigheth the hearts.
Seest thou a man wise in his own conceit? There is more hope of a fool than of him.
The sluggard is wiser in his own conceit Than seven men that can render a reason.
The rich man is wise in his own conceit; But the poor that hath understanding searcheth him out.
Be not wise in thine own eyes; Fear the LORD, and depart from evil:
There is a generation that are pure in their own eyes; And yet are not washed from their filthiness.
Give instruction to a wise man, and he will be yet wiser: Teach a righteous man, and he will increase in learning.
Better is a poor and wise youth than an old and foolish king, who knoweth not how to receive admonition any more.
The Pharisee stood and prayed thus with himself, God, I thank thee, that I am not as the rest of men, extortioners, unjust, adulterers, or even as this publican.
For if a man thinketh himself to be something, when he is nothing, he deceiveth himself.