Proverbs 26:12

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Summary

Proverbs 26:12

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

Seest

A man

General references

Proverbs 26:16

Luke 11:35

Romans 1:22

Bible References

Seest

Do you see a man skilled in his work? He will work for kings, not unimportant people.

Do you see a man who speaks hastily? There is more hope for a fool than for him.

Which of the two did the father's will?" They answered, "The first one."

Then, turning to the woman, he told Simon, "Do you see this woman? I came into your house. You didn't give me any water for my feet, but this woman has washed my feet with her tears and dried them with her hair.

A man

Answer a fool according to his foolishness, or he will think himself to be wise.

The rich man may be wise in his own opinion; but a discerning, poor man sees through him.

Do you see a man who speaks hastily? There is more hope for a fool than for him.

Which of the two did the father's will?" They answered, "The first one."

The Pharisee stood by himself and prayed, "O God, I thank you that I'm not like other people thieves, dishonest people, adulterers, or even this tax collector.

Live in harmony with each other. Do not be arrogant, but associate with humble people. Do not think that you are wiser than you really are.

Let no one deceive himself. If any of you thinks he is wise in the ways of this world, he must become a fool to become really wise.

We want you to know, brothers, about God's grace that was given to the churches of Macedonia.

You say, "I am rich. I have become wealthy. I don't need anything." Yet you don't realize that you are miserable, pitiful, poor, blind, and naked.

General references

The lazy person is wiser in his own opinion than seven men who can give an appropriate response.

Therefore, be careful that the light in you isn't darkness.

Though claiming to be wise, they became fools