Proverbs 26:5
Answer [and correct the erroneous concepts of] a fool according to his folly,
Otherwise he will be wise in his own eyes [if he thinks you agree with him].
Proverbs 28:11
The rich man [who is conceited and relies on his wealth instead of God] is wise in his own eyes,
But the poor man who has understanding [because he relies on God] is able to see through him.
Matthew 16:1-4
Now the Pharisees and Sadducees came up, and testing Jesus [to get something to use against Him], they asked Him to show them a sign from heaven [which would support His divine authority].
Romans 12:16
Live in harmony with one another; do not be haughty [conceited, self-important, exclusive], but associate with humble people [those with a realistic self-view]. Do not overestimate yourself.
1 Kings 22:24-28
But Zedekiah the son of Chenaanah approached and struck Micaiah on the cheek and said, “How did the Spirit of the Lord pass from me to speak to you?”
Proverbs 3:7
Do not be wise in your own eyes;
Fear the Lord [with reverent awe and obedience] and turn [entirely] away from evil.
Proverbs 26:4
Do not answer [nor pretend to agree with the frivolous comments of] a [closed-minded] fool according to his folly,
Otherwise you, even you, will be like him.
Proverbs 26:12
Do you see a man [who is unteachable and] wise in his own eyes and full of self-conceit?
There is more hope for a fool than for him.
Isaiah 5:21
Woe (judgment is coming) to those who are wise in their own eyes
And clever and shrewd in their own sight!
Jeremiah 36:17-18
And they asked Baruch, “Tell us now, how did you write all these words? At his (Jeremiah’s) dictation?”
Matthew 15:1-3
Then some Pharisees and scribes from Jerusalem came to Jesus and said,
Matthew 21:23-27
When He entered the temple area, the
Matthew 22:15-32
Then the Pharisees went and conspired together plotting how to trap Him by [distorting] what He said.
Luke 12:13-21
Someone from the crowd said to Him, “Teacher, tell my brother to divide the family inheritance with me.”
Luke 13:23-30
And someone asked Him, “Lord, will only a few be saved [from the penalties of the last judgment]?” And He said to them,
John 8:7
However, when they persisted in questioning Him, He straightened up and said,
John 9:26-33
So they said to him, “What did He [actually] do to you? How did He open your eyes?”
Romans 11:25
I do not want you, believers, to be unaware of this mystery [God’s previously hidden plan]—so that you will not be wise in your own opinion—that a partial hardening has [temporarily] happened to Israel [to last] until the full number of the Gentiles has come in;
Titus 1:13
This description is true. So rebuke them sharply so that they will be sound in the faith and free from doctrinal error,
Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Summary
A fool
Conceit
General references
Bible References
A fool
Lest
Do you see a man [who is unteachable and] wise in his own eyes and full of self-conceit?
There is more hope for a fool than for him.
The rich man [who is conceited and relies on his wealth instead of God] is wise in his own eyes,
But the poor man who has understanding [because he relies on God] is able to see through him.
Conceit
Woe (judgment is coming) to those who are wise in their own eyes
And clever and shrewd in their own sight!