Proverbs 26:5

The Scriptures 1998

Answer a fool according to his folly, Lest he become wise in his own eyes.

Cross References

Proverbs 26:12

Have you seen a man wise in his own eyes? There is more expectancy for a fool than for him.

Proverbs 26:4

Do not answer a fool according to his folly, Lest you also become like him.

Proverbs 26:6

He who sends a message by the hand of a fool Cuts off feet, drinks damage.

Proverbs 28:11

A rich man is wise in his own eyes, But the poor who has understanding searches him out.

Proverbs 3:7

Do not be wise in your own eyes; Fear יהוה  and turn away from evil.

Isaiah 5:21

Woe to those who are wise in their own eyes, and clever in their own sight!

John 8:7

But as they kept on questioning Him, He straightened up and said to them, “He who is without sin among you, let him be the first to throw a stone at her.”

Romans 11:25

For I do not wish you to be ignorant of this secret, brothers, lest you should be wise in your own estimation, that hardening in part has come over Yisra’ĕ

Romans 12:16

Be of the same mind toward one another. Do not be proud in mind, but go along with the lowly. Do not be wise in your own estimation.

Titus 1:13

This witness is true. Therefore rebuke them sharply, in order for them to be sound in the belief,