Thematic Bible
Thematic Bible
Conceit » Warnings against
For if anyone thinks he is something [although he] is nothing, he is deceiving himself.
Do not be wise in your own eyes; fear Yahweh and retreat from evil.
[Do] you see a man wise in his own eyes? [There is more] hope for a fool than for him.
Ah! [Those who are] wise in their own eyes and have understanding {in their view}!
Think the same [thing] toward one another; {do not think arrogantly}, but associate with the lowly. Do not be wise {in your own sight}.
Verse Concepts
If anyone thinks he knows anything, he has not yet known as it is necessary to know.
Speech/communication » How not to answer a fool
Do not answer a fool according to his folly lest you become like him--even you. Answer a fool according to his folly, or else he will be wise in his own eyes.