Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Do you see a person wise in their own eyes? There is more hope for a fool than for them. New Living Translation There is more hope for fools than for people who think they are wise. English Standard Version Do you see a man who is wise in his own eyes? There is more hope for a fool than for him. Berean Standard Bible Do you see a man who is wise in his own eyes? There is more hope for a fool than for him. King James Bible Seest thou a man wise in his own conceit? there is more hope of a fool than of him. New King James Version Do you see a man wise in his own eyes? There is more hope for a fool than for him. New American Standard Bible Do you see a person wise in his own eyes? There is more hope for a fool than for him. NASB 1995 Do you see a man wise in his own eyes? There is more hope for a fool than for him. NASB 1977 Do you see a man wise in his own eyes? There is more hope for a fool than for him. Legacy Standard Bible Do you see a man wise in his own eyes? There is more hope for a fool than for him. Amplified Bible Do you see a man [who is unteachable and] wise in his own eyes and full of self-conceit? There is more hope for a fool than for him. Christian Standard Bible Do you see a person who is wise in his own eyes? There is more hope for a fool than for him. Holman Christian Standard Bible Do you see a man who is wise in his own eyes? There is more hope for a fool than for him. American Standard Version Seest thou a man wise in his own conceit? There is more hope of a fool than of him. Contemporary English Version There is more hope for a fool than for someone who says, "I'm really smart!" English Revised Version Seest thou a man wise in his own conceit? there is more hope of a fool than of him. GOD'S WORD® Translation Have you met a person who thinks he is wise? There is more hope for a fool than for him. Good News Translation The most stupid fool is better off than those who think they are wise when they are not. International Standard Version Do you see a man who is wise in his own opinion? There's more hope for a fool than for him. Majority Standard Bible Do you see a man who is wise in his own eyes? There is more hope for a fool than for him. NET Bible Do you see a man wise in his own eyes? There is more hope for a fool than for him. New Heart English Bible Do you see a man wise in his own eyes? There is more hope for a fool than for him. Webster's Bible Translation Seest thou a man wise in his own conceit? there is more hope of a fool than of him. World English Bible Do you see a man wise in his own eyes? There is more hope for a fool than for him. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionYou have seen a man wise in his own eyes, "" More hope of a fool than of him! Young's Literal Translation Thou hast seen a man wise in his own eyes, More hope of a fool than of him! Smith's Literal Translation Sawest thou a man wise in his eyes? hope is for the foolish one more than for him. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleHast thou seen a man wise in his own conceit? there shall be more hope of a fool than of him. Catholic Public Domain Version Have you seen a man who seems wise to himself? There will be greater hope held for the unwise than for him. New American Bible You see those who are wise in their own eyes? There is more hope for fools than for them. New Revised Standard Version Do you see persons wise in their own eyes? There is more hope for fools than for them. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleIf you should see a man wise in his own eyes, a fool is much better than he. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated If you have seen a man that is wise in his own eyes, a fool is more useful than he. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Seest thou a man wise in his own eyes? There is more hope of a fool than of him. Brenton Septuagint Translation I have seen a man who seemed to himself to be wise; but a fool had more hope than he. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Similitudes and Instructions…11As a dog returns to its vomit, so a fool repeats his folly. 12Do you see a man who is wise in his own eyes? There is more hope for a fool than for him. 13The slacker says, “A lion is in the road! A fierce lion roams the public square!”… Cross References Proverbs 29:20 Do you see a man who speaks in haste? There is more hope for a fool than for him. Ecclesiastes 7:16 Do not be overly righteous, and do not make yourself too wise. Why should you destroy yourself? Isaiah 5:21 Woe to those who are wise in their own eyes and clever in their own sight. Romans 12:16 Live in harmony with one another. Do not be proud, but associate with the lowly. Do not be conceited. 1 Corinthians 8:2 The one who thinks he knows something does not yet know as he ought to know. James 3:13-17 Who is wise and understanding among you? Let him show it by his good conduct, by deeds done in the humility that comes from wisdom. / But if you harbor bitter jealousy and selfish ambition in your hearts, do not boast in it or deny the truth. / Such wisdom does not come from above, but is earthly, unspiritual, demonic. ... Luke 18:9-14 To some who trusted in their own righteousness and viewed others with contempt, He also told this parable: / “Two men went up to the temple to pray. One was a Pharisee and the other a tax collector. / The Pharisee stood by himself and prayed, ‘God, I thank You that I am not like other men—swindlers, evildoers, adulterers—or even like this tax collector. ... 1 Corinthians 3:18 Let no one deceive himself. If any of you thinks he is wise in this age, he should become a fool, so that he may become wise. Galatians 6:3 If anyone thinks he is something when he is nothing, he deceives himself. Isaiah 47:10 You were secure in your wickedness; you said, ‘No one sees me.’ Your wisdom and knowledge led you astray; you told yourself, ‘I am, and there is none besides me.’ Jeremiah 8:8-9 How can you say, ‘We are wise, and the Law of the LORD is with us,’ when in fact the lying pen of the scribes has produced a deception? / The wise will be put to shame; they will be dismayed and trapped. Since they have rejected the word of the LORD, what wisdom do they really have? Matthew 7:3-5 Why do you look at the speck in your brother’s eye but fail to notice the beam in your own eye? / How can you say to your brother, ‘Let me take the speck out of your eye,’ while there is still a beam in your own eye? / You hypocrite! First take the beam out of your own eye, and then you will see clearly to remove the speck from your brother’s eye. 1 Timothy 6:3-4 If anyone teaches another doctrine and disagrees with the sound words of our Lord Jesus Christ and with godly teaching, / he is conceited and understands nothing. Instead, he has an unhealthy interest in controversies and disputes about words, out of which come envy, strife, abusive talk, evil suspicions, Job 11:12 But a witless man can no more become wise than the colt of a wild donkey can be born a man! Psalm 36:2 For his eyes are too full of conceit to detect or hate his own sin. Treasury of Scripture See you a man wise in his own conceit? there is more hope of a fool than of him. seest Proverbs 22:29 Seest thou a man diligent in his business? he shall stand before kings; he shall not stand before mean men. Proverbs 29:20 Seest thou a man that is hasty in his words? there is more hope of a fool than of him. Matthew 21:31 Whether of them twain did the will of his father? They say unto him, 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. a man Proverbs 26:5,16 Answer a fool according to his folly, lest he be wise in his own conceit… Proverbs 28:11 The rich man is wise in his own conceit; but the poor that hath understanding searcheth him out. Proverbs 29:20 Seest thou a man that is hasty in his words? there is more hope of a fool than of him. Jump to Previous Conceit Eyes Fool Foolish Hope Seems Seest WiseJump to Next Conceit Eyes Fool Foolish Hope Seems Seest WiseProverbs 26 1. observations about fools13. about sluggards 17. and about contentious busybodies Do you see a man who is wise in his own eyes? This phrase addresses the issue of pride and self-deception. In biblical context, wisdom is highly valued, but true wisdom comes from God (Proverbs 9:10). A person who considers themselves wise without seeking divine guidance is often blinded by arrogance. This self-perception is dangerous because it closes off the individual from learning and growth. The cultural context of ancient Israel placed a high value on humility and the fear of the Lord as the beginning of wisdom. This phrase warns against the folly of self-reliance and the rejection of godly counsel, which is echoed in other scriptures such as Isaiah 5:21, "Woe to those who are wise in their own eyes and clever in their own sight." There is more hope for a fool than for him. Persons / Places / Events 1. The Wise in His Own EyesThis refers to an individual who is self-assured in their wisdom, often to the point of arrogance. This person is contrasted with the fool, suggesting a deeper level of folly due to their self-deception. 2. The Fool In the context of Proverbs, a fool is someone who lacks wisdom and understanding, often making poor decisions. However, this verse suggests that even a fool has more hope than someone who is wise in their own eyes. 3. Solomon Traditionally attributed as the author of Proverbs, Solomon was known for his wisdom. His insights into human behavior and the pitfalls of pride are evident in this verse. Teaching Points The Danger of PridePride blinds us to our own faults and can lead us away from God’s truth. Recognizing our limitations and seeking God’s wisdom is crucial. The Value of Humility Humility opens us to learning and growth. By acknowledging our need for God’s guidance, we position ourselves to receive true wisdom. Hope for the Humble While the self-assured may be beyond correction, the humble have hope because they are open to change and instruction. Self-Examination Regularly assess your own attitudes and beliefs. Are you relying on your own understanding, or are you seeking God’s wisdom? Community and Accountability Surround yourself with wise counsel and be open to feedback. This helps prevent the isolation that can lead to being wise in your own eyes.(12) Seest thou a man wise in his own conceit.--Comp. the warnings of Romans 12:16, and Revelation 3:17-18. There is more hope of a fool than of him.--So the "publicans and harlots," who had foolishly strayed from God, yet returned to Him at the preaching of the Saviour, while the Pharisees and lawyers "rejected the counsel of God against themselves" (Luke 7:30), thinking they had no need of it. Verse 12. - Seest thou a man wise in his own conceit? (Proverbs 3:7). Nothing so shuts the door against improvement as self-conceit. "Woe unto them," says Isaiah (Isaiah 5:21), "that are wise in their own eyes, and prudent in their own sight." Such persons, professing themselves wise, become fools (Romans 1:22; Romans 12:16; Revelation 3:17, 18). Touching conceit, Qui sibi sapit, summe desipit. The Oriental speaks of the fox finding his shadow very large, and of the wolf when alone thinking himself a lion. There is more hope of a fool than of him (Proverbs 29:20). A fool who is conscious of unwisdom may be set right; but one who fancies himself perfect, and needing no improvement, is beyond cure; his case is hopeless. So the sinner who feels and acknowledges his iniquity may be converted; but the self-righteous Pharisee, who considers himself to have no need of repentance, will never be reformed (see Matthew Luke 15:7; Luke 18:14). St. Chrysostom (Hom. in Phil.,' 7), "Haughtiness is a great evil; it is better to be a fool than haughty; for in the one case the folly is only a perversion of intellect, but in the other ease it is still worse; for it is folly joined with madness. The fool is an evil to himself; but the haughty man is a plague to others too. One cannot be haughty-minded without being a fool... The soul which is puffed up has a worse disease than dropsy, while that which is under restraint is treed from all evil" (Oxford transl.).Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Do you seeרָאִ֗יתָ (rā·’î·ṯā) Verb - Qal - Perfect - second person masculine singular Strong's 7200: To see a man אִ֭ישׁ (’îš) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 376: A man as an individual, a male person who is wise חָכָ֣ם (ḥā·ḵām) Adjective - masculine singular Strong's 2450: Wise in his own eyes? בְּעֵינָ֑יו (bə·‘ê·nāw) Preposition-b | Noun - cdc | third person masculine singular Strong's 5869: An eye, a fountain There is more hope תִּקְוָ֖ה (tiq·wāh) Noun - feminine singular Strong's 8615: A cord, expectancy for a fool לִכְסִ֣יל (liḵ·sîl) Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 3684: Stupid fellow, dullard, fool than for him. מִמֶּֽנּוּ׃ (mim·men·nū) Preposition | third person masculine singular Strong's 4480: A part of, from, out of Links Proverbs 26:12 NIVProverbs 26:12 NLT Proverbs 26:12 ESV Proverbs 26:12 NASB Proverbs 26:12 KJV Proverbs 26:12 BibleApps.com Proverbs 26:12 Biblia Paralela Proverbs 26:12 Chinese Bible Proverbs 26:12 French Bible Proverbs 26:12 Catholic Bible OT Poetry: Proverbs 26:12 Do you see a man wise (Prov. 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