Proverbs 26:5

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Summary

Proverbs 26:5

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

A fool

Lest

Romans 11:25

Conceit

Romans 12:16

General references

Luke 20:8

Bible References

A fool

Then the scribes and Pharisees, who are from Jerusalem, come to Jesus, saying,

And the Pharisees and Sadducees having come to Him, tempting Him, asked Him to show them a sign from heaven.

And the chief priests and elders of the people came to Him, while teaching, He having come into the temple, saying, By what authority are you doing these things? And who gave you this authority?

Then the Pharisees going forth, took counsel how they might ensnare Him in His speech.

And a certain one from the multitude said to Him, Teacher, speak to my brother, to divide the inheritance with me.

And one said to Him, Lord, are the saved few? And He said to them,

OMITTED TEXT

Then they said to him, What did He to you? how did He open your eyes?

This testimony is true: on account of which cause convict them sharply, in order that they may be sound in the faith,

Lest

I do not wish you to be ignorant, brethren, as to this mystery, in order that you may not he wise with yourselves, that blindness in part has happened unto Israel, until the fulness of the Gentiles may come in;

Conceit

Have the same mind toward one another, not thinking high things, but condescending to the humble. Be not wise in your own conceits.

General references

And Jesus said to them, Neither do I tell you by what authority I am doing these things.