Proverbs 26:12

The Message

See that man who thinks he’s so smart? You can expect far more from a fool than from him.

Cross References

Proverbs 12:15

Fools are headstrong and do what they like; wise people take advice.

Proverbs 22:29

Observe people who are good at their work— skilled workers are always in demand and admired; they don’t take a backseat to anyone.

Proverbs 26:16

Dreamers fantasize their self-importance; they think they are smarter than a whole college faculty.

Proverbs 26:5

Answer a fool in simple terms so he doesn’t get a swelled head.

Proverbs 28:11

The rich think they know it all, but the poor can see right through them.

Proverbs 28:26

If you think you know it all, you’re a fool for sure; real survivors learn wisdom from others.

Proverbs 29:20

Observe the people who always talk before they think— even simpletons are better off than they are.

Isaiah 5:21

Doom to you who think you’re so smart, who hold such a high opinion of yourselves! All you’re good at is drinking—champion boozers who collect trophies from drinking bouts And then line your pockets with bribes from the guilty while you violate the rights of the innocent.

Matthew 21:31

“Which of the two sons did what the father asked?” They said, “The first.” Jesus said, “Yes, and I tell you that crooks and whores are going to precede you into God’s kingdom. John came to you showing you the right road. You turned up your noses at him, but the crooks and whores believed him. Even when you saw their changed lives, you didn’t care enough to change and believe him.

John 9:41

Jesus said, “If you were really blind, you would be blameless, but since you claim to see everything so well, you’re accountable for every fault and failure.”