Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Summary
Answer a fool according to his folly, lest he be wise in his own conceit.
A fool
Conceit
General references
Bible References
A fool
1 Kings 22:24
Then Zedekiah the son of Chenaanah came near, and struck Micaiah on the cheek, and said, "Which way did the Spirit of Yahweh go from me to speak to you?"
Jeremiah 36:17
They asked Baruch, saying, Tell us now, How did you write all these words at his mouth?
Matthew 15:1
Then Pharisees and scribes came to Jesus from Jerusalem, saying,
Matthew 16:1
The Pharisees and Sadducees came, and testing him, asked him to show them a sign from heaven.
Matthew 21:23
When he had come into the temple, the chief priests and the elders of the people came to him as he was teaching, and said, "By what authority do you do these things? Who gave you this authority?"
Matthew 22:15
Then the Pharisees went and took counsel how they might entrap him in his talk.
Luke 12:13
One of the multitude said to him, "Teacher, tell my brother to divide the inheritance with me."
Luke 13:23
One said to him, "Lord, are they few who are saved?" He said to them,
John 8:7
But when they continued asking him, he looked up and said to them, "He who is without sin among you, let him throw the first stone at her."
John 9:26
They said to him again, "What did he do to you? How did he open your eyes?"
Titus 1:13
This testimony is true. For this cause, reprove them sharply, that they may be sound in the faith,
Lest
Proverbs 26:12
Do you see a man wise in his own eyes? There is more hope for a fool than for him.
Proverbs 28:11
The rich man is wise in his own eyes; but the poor who has understanding sees through him.
Romans 11:25
For I don't desire you to be ignorant, brothers, of this mystery, so that you won't be wise in your own conceits, that a partial hardening has happened to Israel, until the fullness of the Gentiles has come in,
Conceit
Isaiah 5:21
Woe to those who are wise in their own eyes, and prudent in their own sight!
Romans 12:16
Be of the same mind one toward another. Don't set your mind on high things, but associate with the humble. Don't be wise in your own conceits.
General references
Luke 20:8
Jesus said to them, "Neither will I tell you by what authority I do these things."