Proverbs 26:12
BSB · Public Domain (CC0)“Do you see a man who is wise in his own eyes? There is more hope for a fool than for him.”
Read Proverbs 26:12 in the flow of Proverbs26 for its full sense, then follow the cross-references below to the passages that echo it. Open Proverbs26 to see the surrounding context.
“Do you see a man who is wise in his own eyes? There is more hope for a fool than for him.”
Berean Standard Bible · Public Domain (CC0)“Seest thou a man wise in his own conceit? there is more hope of a fool than of him.”
King James Version · Public Domain“Seest thou a man wise in his own conceit? There is more hope of a fool than of him.”
American Standard Version · Public Domain“Thou hast seen a man wise in his own eyes, More hope of a fool than of him!”
Young's Literal Translation · Public DomainOther passages that echo Proverbs 26:12 — 16 related verses from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Proverbs 3:7Be not wise in your own eyes; fear the LORD and turn away from evil.
- Proverbs 12:15The way of a fool is right in his own eyes, but a wise man listens to counsel.
- Proverbs 22:29Do you see a man skilled in his work? He will be stationed in the presence of kings; he will not stand before obscure men.
- Proverbs 26:5Answer a fool according to his folly, lest he become wise in his own eyes.
- Proverbs 26:16The slacker is wiser in his own eyes than seven men who answer discreetly.
- Proverbs 28:11A rich man is wise in his own eyes, but a poor man with discernment sees through him.
- Proverbs 28:26He who trusts in himself is a fool, but one who walks in wisdom will be safe.
- Proverbs 29:20Do you see a man who speaks in haste? There is more hope for a fool than for him.
- Isaiah 5:21Woe to those who are wise in their own eyes and clever in their own sight.
- Matthew 21:31Which of the two did the will of his father?” “The first,” they answered. Jesus said to them, “Truly I tell you, the tax collectors and prostitutes are entering the kingdom of God before you.
- Luke 7:44And turning toward the woman, He said to Simon, “Do you see this woman? When I entered your house, you did not give Me water for My feet, but she wet My feet with her tears and wiped them with her hair.
- Luke 18:11The Pharisee stood by himself and prayed, ‘God, I thank You that I am not like the other men—swindlers, evildoers, adulterers—or even like this tax collector.
- Romans 12:16Live in harmony with one another. Do not be proud, but enjoy the company of the lowly. Do not be conceited.
- 1 Corinthians 3:18Let no one deceive himself. If any of you thinks he is wise in this age, he should become a fool, so that he may become wise.
- 2 Corinthians 8:1Now, brothers, we want you to know about the grace that God has given the churches of Macedonia.
- Revelation 3:17You say, ‘I am rich; I have grown wealthy and need nothing.’ But you do not realize that you are wretched, pitiful, poor, blind, and naked.
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