Proverbs 26:16

The Passion Translation

A self-righteous person is convinced he’s smarter than seven wise counselors who tell him the truth.

Cross References

Proverbs 12:15

A fool is in love with his own opinion, but wisdom means being teachable.

Proverbs 26:12

There’s only one thing worse than a fool, and that’s the smug, conceited man always in love with his own opinions.

Proverbs 27:11

My son, when you walk in wisdom, my heart is filled with gladness, for the way you live is proof that I’ve not taught you in vain.

Proverbs 6:6

When you’re feeling lazy, come and learn a lesson from this tale of the tiny ant. Yes, all you lazybones, come learn from the example of the ant and enter into wisdom.

1 Peter 3:15

But give reverent honor in your hearts to the Anointed One and treat him as the holy Master of your lives. And if anyone asks about the hope living within you, always be ready to explain your faith