Proverbs 26:12
What does Proverbs 26:12 mean?
A plain-English look at Proverbs 26:12 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000Seest thou a man wise in his own conceit? There is more hope of a fool than of him.
KJV
King James Version · 1611Seest thou a man wise in his own conceit? there is more hope of a fool than of him.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901Seest thou a man wise in his own conceit? There is more hope of a fool than of him.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949Have you seen a man who seems to himself to be wise? There is more hope for the foolish than for him.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862Thou hast seen a man wise in his own eyes, More hope of a fool than of him!
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752Hast thou seen a man wise in his own conceit? there shall be more hope of a fool than of him.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890Hast thou seen a man wise in his own eyes? There is more hope of a fool than of him.
Context
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- 1 Corinthians 3:18
Let no man deceive himself. If any man thinketh that he is wise among you in this world, let him become a fool, that he may become wise.
- Romans 12:16
Be of the same mind one toward another. Set not your mind on high things, but condescend to things that are lowly. Be not wise in your own conceits.
- Matthew 21:31
Which of the two did the will of his father? They say, The first. Jesus saith unto them, Verily I say unto you, that the publicans and the harlots go into the kingdom of God before you.
- Proverbs 3:7
Be not wise in thine own eyes; Fear Jehovah, and depart from evil:
- Proverbs 29:20
Seest thou a man that is hasty in his words? There is more hope of a fool than of him.
- Proverbs 22:29
Seest thou a man diligent in his business? he shall stand before kings; He shall not stand before mean men.
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