Proverbs 26:5

Answer a fool according to his folly, lest he become wise in his own eyes.

Cross References (18)

  • Matthew 16:1–4 (6)

    Then the Pharisees and Sadducees came and tested Jesus by asking Him to show them a sign from heaven.

  • Romans 12:16 (6)

    Live in harmony with one another. Do not be proud, but associate with the lowly. Do not be conceited.

  • Proverbs 28:11 (4)

    A rich man is wise in his own eyes, but a poor man with discernment sees through him.

  • Titus 1:13 (4)

    This testimony is true. Therefore rebuke them sternly, so that they will be sound in the faith

  • Proverbs 3:7 (4)

    Be not wise in your own eyes; fear the LORD and turn away from evil.

  • John 8:7 (3)

    When they continued to question Him, He straightened up and said to them, “Let him who is without sin among you be the f

  • Proverbs 26:4 (3)

    Do not answer a fool according to his folly, or you yourself will be like him.

  • Matthew 21:23–27 (3)

    When Jesus returned to the temple courts and began to teach, the chief priests and elders of the people came up to Him.

  • Proverbs 26:12 (3)

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

  • Romans 11:25 (3)

    I do not want you to be ignorant of this mystery, brothers, so that you will not be conceited: A hardening in part has c

  • John 9:26–33 (3)

    “What did He do to you?” they asked. “How did He open your eyes?”

  • Luke 12:13–21 (3)

    Someone in the crowd said to Him, “Teacher, tell my brother to divide the inheritance with me.”

  • 1 Kings 22:24–28 (2)

    Then Zedekiah son of Chenaanah went up, struck Micaiah in the face, and demanded, “Which way did the Spirit of the LORD

  • Isaiah 5:21 (2)

    Woe to those who are wise in their own eyes and clever in their own sight.

  • Matthew 15:1–3 (2)

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

  • Jeremiah 36:17–18 (2)

    “Tell us now,” they asked Baruch, “how did you write all these words? Was it at Jeremiah’s dictation?”

  • Luke 13:23–30 (2)

    “Lord,” someone asked Him, “will only a few people be saved?” Jesus answered,

  • Matthew 22:15–32 (1)

    Then the Pharisees went out and conspired to trap Jesus in His words.