Proverbs 26:5

The Passion Translation

Instead, if you’re asked a silly question, answer it with words of wisdom so the fool doesn’t think he’s so clever.

Cross References

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 26:4

Don’t respond to the words of a fool with more foolish words, or you will become as foolish as he is!

Proverbs 26:6

If you choose a fool to represent you, you’re asking for trouble. It will be as bad for you as cutting off your own feet!

Proverbs 28:11

The wealthy in their conceit presume to be wise, but a poor person with discernment can see right through them.

Proverbs 3:7

Don’t think for a moment that you know it all, for wisdom comes when you adore him with undivided devotion and avoid everything that’s wrong.

Isaiah 5:21

Woe to those who are wise in their own eyes and see themselves as clever and shrewd.

John 8:7

Angry, they kept insisting that he answer their question, so Jesus stood up and looked at them and said, “Let’s have the man who has never had a sinful desire throw the first stone at her.”

Romans 11:25

My beloved brothers and sisters, I want to share with you a mystery concerning Israel’s future. For understanding this mystery will keep you from thinking you already know everything. A partial and temporary hardening to the gospel has come over Israel, which will last until the full number of non-Jews has come into God’s family.

Romans 12:16

Live happily together in a spirit of harmony, and be as mindful of another’s worth as you are your own. Don’t live with a lofty mind-set, thinking you are too important to serve others, but be willing to do menial tasks and identify with those who are humble minded. Don’t be smug or even think for a moment that you know it all.

Titus 1:13

He certainly knew what he was talking about! For this reason, correct them thoroughly so that their lives will line up with the truths of our faith.