Answer a fool according to his folly, lest he be wise in his own conceit. Treasury of Scripture fool 1 Kings 22:24-28 But Zedekiah the son of Chenaanah went near, and smote Micaiah on the cheek, and said... Jeremiah 36:17,18 And they asked Baruch, saying, Tell us now, How did you write all these words at his mouth... Matthew 15:1-3 Then came to Jesus scribes and Pharisees, which were of Jerusalem, saying... Matthew 16:1-4 The Pharisees also with the Sadducees came, and tempting desired him that he would show them a sign from heaven... Matthew 21:23-27 And when he was come into the temple, the chief priests and the elders of the people came to him as he was teaching, and said... Matthew 22:15-32 Then went the Pharisees, and took counsel how they might entangle him in his talk... Luke 12:31-21 But rather seek you the kingdom of God; and all these things shall be added to you... Luke 13:23-30 Then said one to him, Lord, are there few that be saved? And he said to them... John 8:7 So when they continued asking him, he lifted up himself, and said to them, He that is without sin among you... John 9:26-33 Then said they to him again, What did he to you? how opened he your eyes... Titus 1:13 This witness is true. Why rebuke them sharply, that they may be sound in the faith; lest Proverbs 26:12 See you a man wise in his own conceit? there is more hope of a fool than of him. Proverbs 28:11 The rich man is wise in his own conceit; but the poor that has understanding searches him out. Romans 11:25 For I would not, brothers, that you should be ignorant of this mystery, lest you should be wise in your own conceits... conceit Isaiah 5:21 Woe to them that are wise in their own eyes, and prudent in their own sight! Romans 12:16 Be of the same mind one toward another. Mind not high things, but condescend to men of low estate. Be not wise in your own conceits.
Context Similitudes and Instructions
1As snow in summer, and as rain in harvest, so honor is not seemly for a fool. 2As the bird by wandering, as the swallow by flying, so the curse causeless shall not come. 3A whip for the horse, a bridle for the ass, and a rod for the fool's back. 4Answer not a fool according to his folly, lest you also be like to him. 5Answer a fool according to his folly, lest he be wise in his own conceit. 6He that sends a message by the hand of a fool cuts off the feet, and drinks damage. 7The legs of the lame are not equal: so is a parable in the mouth of fools. 8As he that binds a stone in a sling, so is he that gives honor to a fool. 9As a thorn goes up into the hand of a drunkard, so is a parable in the mouths of fools. 10The great God that formed all things both rewards the fool, and rewards transgressors. 11As a dog returns to his vomit, so a fool returns to his folly. 12See you a man wise in his own conceit? there is more hope of a fool than of him. 13The slothful man said, There is a lion in the way; a lion is in the streets. 14As the door turns on his hinges, so does the slothful on his bed. 15The slothful hides his hand in his bosom; it grieves him to bring it again to his mouth. 16The sluggard is wiser in his own conceit than seven men that can render a reason. 17He that passes by, and meddles with strife belonging not to him, is like one that takes a dog by the ears. 18As a mad man who casts firebrands, arrows, and death, 19So is the man that deceives his neighbor, and said, Am not I in sport? 20Where no wood is, there the fire goes out: so where there is no talebearer, the strife ceases. 21As coals are to burning coals, and wood to fire; so is a contentious man to kindle strife. 22The words of a talebearer are as wounds, and they go down into the innermost parts of the belly. 23Burning lips and a wicked heart are like a potsherd covered with silver dross. 24He that hates dissembles with his lips, and lays up deceit within him; 25When he speaks fair, believe him not: for there are seven abominations in his heart. 26Whose hatred is covered by deceit, his wickedness shall be showed before the whole congregation. 27Whoever digs a pit shall fall therein: and he that rolls a stone, it will return on him. 28A lying tongue hates those that are afflicted by it; and a flattering mouth works ruin. Parallel Verses American Standard Version
Answer a fool according to his folly, Lest he be wise in his own conceit.
Douay-Rheims Bible
Answer a fool according to his folly, lest he imagine himself to be wise.
Darby Bible Translation
Answer a fool according to his folly, lest he be wise in his own eyes.
King James Bible
Answer a fool according to his folly, lest he be wise in his own conceit.
Young's Literal Translation
Answer a fool according to his folly, Lest he be wise in his own eyes.
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