Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Summary
Seest thou a man wise in his own conceit? there is more hope of a fool than of him.
A man
General references
Bible References
Seest
Proverbs 22:29
Do you see a man diligent in his business? He will stand before kings. He will not stand before unknown men.
Proverbs 29:20
See a man quick to talk? There is more hope for a fool then for him.
Matthew 21:31
Which of the two pleased his father? They replied: The first. Jesus said to them: I tell you, tax collectors and prostitutes will go into the kingdom of God before you.
Luke 7:44
Turning to the woman, he said to Simon: See this woman? I entered into your house and you gave me no water for my feet. She watered my feet with her tears, and wiped them with her hair.
A man
Proverbs 26:5
Answer a fool according to his folly, or he will be wise in his own pride.
Proverbs 28:11
A rich person is wise in his own eyes, but the poor who has understanding, sees right through him.
Proverbs 29:20
See a man quick to talk? There is more hope for a fool then for him.
Matthew 21:31
Which of the two pleased his father? They replied: The first. Jesus said to them: I tell you, tax collectors and prostitutes will go into the kingdom of God before you.
Luke 18:11
The Pharisee stood and prayed like this: God, I thank you, that I am not like the rest of men, extortionists, unjust, adulterers, or even as this tax collector.
Romans 12:16
Be of the same mind as others. Do not think lofty things but be led along by lowly things. Do not be wise in your own conceit (self-love) (vanity) (estimation).
1 Corinthians 3:18
Let no man deceive himself. If any man among you seems to be wise in this age, let him become a fool, that he may be wise.
2 Corinthians 8:1
We make known to you brothers the grace of God that has been given to the congregations of Macedonia.
Revelation 3:17
You say, I am rich and have become wealthy and have need of nothing." You do not know that you are wretched and miserable and poor and blind and naked.
General references
Proverbs 26:16
The lazy man is wiser in his own conceit than seven men who can answer with good sense.
Luke 11:35
Make sure the light that is in you is not darkness.
Romans 1:22
Claiming to be wise, they became fools.