Proverbs 26:12

Proverbs chapter 26 · verse 12 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

World English Bible · 2000

Seest thou a man wise in his own conceit? There is more hope of a fool than of him.

King James Version · 1611

Seest thou a man wise in his own conceit? there is more hope of a fool than of him.

American Standard Version · 1901

Seest thou a man wise in his own conceit? There is more hope of a fool than of him.

v.11As a dog that returneth to his vomit, So isa fool that repeateth his folly.

v.12This passage

v.13The sluggard saith, There is a lion in the way; A lion is in the streets.

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.