Proverbs 26:5
Answer a fool according to his folly, lest he become wise in his own eyes.
BSB
ASV
Answer a fool according to his folly, Lest he be wise in his own conceit.
KJV
Answer a fool according to his folly, lest he be wise in his own conceit.
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Proverbs 3:7Be not wise in your own eyes; fear the LORD and turn away from evil.
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And He said to man, ‘Behold, the fear of the Lord, that is wisdom, and to turn away from evil is understanding.’”
Live in harmony with one another. Do not be proud, but enjoy the company of the lowly. Do not be conceited.
Do you see a man who is wise in his own eyes? There is more hope for a fool than for him.
By loving devotion and faithfulness iniquity is atoned for, and by the fear of the LORD one turns aside from evil.
There was a man in the land of Uz whose name was Job. And this man was blameless and upright, fearing God and shunning evil.
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John 8:7When they continued to question Him, He straightened up and said to them, “Let him who is without sin among you be the first to cast a stone at her.”
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“Do not judge, or you will be judged.
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Romans 12:16Live in harmony with one another. Do not be proud, but enjoy the company of the lowly. Do not be conceited.
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Finally, all of you, be like-minded and sympathetic, love as brothers, be tenderhearted and humble.
Be not wise in your own eyes; fear the LORD and turn away from evil.
