Proverbs 26:5
What does Proverbs 26:5 mean?
A plain-English look at Proverbs 26:5 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000Answer a fool according to his folly, Lest he be wise in his own conceit.
KJV
King James Version · 1611Answer a fool according to his folly, lest he be wise in his own conceit.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901Answer a fool according to his folly, Lest he be wise in his own conceit.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949Give a foolish man a foolish answer, or he will seem wise to himself.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862Answer a fool according to his folly, Lest he be wise in his own eyes.
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752Answer a fool according to his folly, lest he imagine himself to be wise.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890Answer a fool according to his folly, lest he be wise in his own eyes.
Context
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Proverbs 26:12
Seest thou a man wise in his own conceit? There is more hope of a fool than of him.
- Luke 13:23
And one said unto him, Lord, are they few that are saved? And he said unto them,
- Luke 12:13
And one out of the multitude said unto him, Teacher, bid my brother divide the inheritance with me.
- Matthew 22:15
Then went the Pharisees, and took counsel how they might ensnare him in his talk.
- Proverbs 3:7
Be not wise in thine own eyes; Fear Jehovah, and depart from evil:
- 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.
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