Proverbs 26:5

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

Proverbs 28:11

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

Matthew 16:1-4

When the Pharisees and Sadducees arrived, in order to test Jesus they asked him to show them a sign from heaven.

Romans 12:16

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.

1 Kings 22:24-28

Right then, Chenaanah's son Zedekiah approached Micaiah and struck him on the cheek. Then he asked him, "How did the Spirit of the LORD move from me to speak to you?"

Proverbs 3:7

Do not be wise in your own opinion. Fear the LORD and turn away from evil.

Proverbs 26:4

Don't answer a fool according to his foolishness, or you will be just like him.

Proverbs 26:12

Do you see a man who is wise in his own opinion? There's more hope for a fool than for him.

Isaiah 5:21

"How terrible it will be for those who are wise in their own opinion, and clever in their own reckoning!

Jeremiah 36:17-18

Then they asked Baruch, "Please tell us how you wrote all the words. Did Jeremiah dictate them all?"

Matthew 15:1-3

Then some Pharisees and scribes came from Jerusalem to Jesus and asked,

Matthew 21:23-27

Then Jesus went into the Temple. While he was teaching, the high priests and the elders of the people came to him and asked, "By what authority are you doing these things, and who gave you this authority?"

Matthew 22:15-32

Then the Pharisees went and planned how to trap Jesus in conversation.

Luke 12:13-21

Then someone in the crowd told him, "Teacher, tell my brother to divide the family inheritance with me."

Luke 13:23-30

Someone asked him, "Lord, are only a few people going to be saved?"

John 8:7

When they persisted in questioning him, he straightened up and told them, "Let the person among you who is without sin be the first to throw a stone at her."

John 9:26-33

Then they asked him, "What did he do to you? How did he heal your eyes?"

Romans 11:25

For I want to let you know about this secret, brothers, so that you will not claim to be wiser than you are: Stubbornness has come to part of Israel until the full number of the gentiles comes to faith.

Titus 1:13

That statement is true. For this reason, refute them sharply so that they may become healthy in the faith

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

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

General references

Bible References

A fool

1 Kings 22:24
Right then, Chenaanah's son Zedekiah approached Micaiah and struck him on the cheek. Then he asked him, "How did the Spirit of the LORD move from me to speak to you?"
Jeremiah 36:17
Then they asked Baruch, "Please tell us how you wrote all the words. Did Jeremiah dictate them all?"
Matthew 15:1
Then some Pharisees and scribes came from Jerusalem to Jesus and asked,
Matthew 16:1
When the Pharisees and Sadducees arrived, in order to test Jesus they asked him to show them a sign from heaven.
Matthew 21:23
Then Jesus went into the Temple. While he was teaching, the high priests and the elders of the people came to him and asked, "By what authority are you doing these things, and who gave you this authority?"
Matthew 22:15
Then the Pharisees went and planned how to trap Jesus in conversation.
Luke 12:13
Then someone in the crowd told him, "Teacher, tell my brother to divide the family inheritance with me."
Luke 13:23
Someone asked him, "Lord, are only a few people going to be saved?"
John 8:7
When they persisted in questioning him, he straightened up and told them, "Let the person among you who is without sin be the first to throw a stone at her."
John 9:26
Then they asked him, "What did he do to you? How did he heal your eyes?"
Titus 1:13
That statement is true. For this reason, refute them sharply so that they may become healthy in the faith

Lest

Proverbs 26:12
Do you see a man who is wise in his own opinion? There's more hope for a fool than for him.
Proverbs 28:11
The rich man may be wise in his own opinion; but a discerning, poor man sees through him.
Romans 11:25
For I want to let you know about this secret, brothers, so that you will not claim to be wiser than you are: Stubbornness has come to part of Israel until the full number of the gentiles comes to faith.

Conceit

Isaiah 5:21
"How terrible it will be for those who are wise in their own opinion, and clever in their own reckoning!
Romans 12:16
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.

General references

Luke 20:8
Then Jesus told them, "Then I won't tell you by what authority I'm doing these things."

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