Proverbs 26:5
Answer a fool according to his folly, lest he become wise in his own eyes.
Cross References
Matthew 16:1
Then the Pharisees and Sadducees came and tested Jesus by asking Him to show them a sign from heaven.

Matthew 21:24
"I will also ask you one question," Jesus replied, "and if you answer Me, I will tell you by what authority I am doing these things.

Romans 12:16
Live in harmony with one another. Do not be proud, but enjoy the company of the lowly. Do not be conceited.

Proverbs 3:7
Be not wise in your own eyes; fear the LORD and turn away from evil.

Proverbs 26:6
Like cutting off one's own feet or drinking violence is the sending of a message by the hand of a fool.

Proverbs 26:12
Do you see a man who is wise in his own eyes? There is more hope for a fool than for him.

Proverbs 28:11
A rich man is wise in his own eyes, but a poor man with discernment sees through him.


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Answer a fool according to his folly, lest he be wise in his own conceit.

fool



1 Kings 22:24-28
But Zedekiah the son of Chenaanah went near, and smote Micaiah on the cheek, and said, Which way went the Spirit of the LORD from me to speak unto thee? …



Jeremiah 36:17,18
And they asked Baruch, saying, Tell us now, How didst thou write all these words at his mouth? …



Matthew 15:1-3
Then came to Jesus scribes and Pharisees, which were of Jerusalem, saying, …

lest



Proverbs 26:12
Seest thou a man wise in his own conceit? there is more hope of a fool than of him.



Proverbs 28:11
The rich man is wise in his own conceit; but the poor that hath understanding searcheth him out.



Romans 11:25
For I would not, brethren, that ye should be ignorant of this mystery, lest ye should be wise in your own conceits; that blindness in part is happened to Israel, until the fulness of the Gentiles be come in.

conceit



Isaiah 5:21
Woe unto them that are wise in their own eyes, and prudent in their own sight!



Romans 12:16
Be of the same mind one toward another. Mind not high things, but condescend to men of low estate. Be not wise in your own conceits.


                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           
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