Proverbs 26:5
Answer a fool according to his folly, lest he become wise in his own eyes.
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1 Kings 22:24-28
Then Zedekiah son of Chenaanah went up, struck Micaiah in the face, and demanded, "Which way did the Spirit of the LORD go when He departed from me to speak to you?" . . .

Jeremiah 36:17, 18
"Tell us now, " they asked Baruch, "how did you write all these words? Was it at Jeremiah's dictation?" . . .

Matthew 15:1-3
Then some Pharisees and scribes came to Jesus from Jerusalem and asked, . . .

Matthew 16:1-4
Then the Pharisees and Sadducees came and tested Jesus by asking Him to show them a sign from heaven. . . .

Matthew 21:23-27
When Jesus returned to the temple courts and began to teach, the chief priests and elders of the people came to Him. "By what authority are You doing these things?" they asked. "And who gave You this authority?" . . .

Matthew 22:15-32
Then the Pharisees went out and plotted to trap Jesus in His words. . . .

Luke 12:31-21
But seek His kingdom, and these things will be added unto you. . . .

Luke 13:23-30
"Lord, " someone asked Him, "will only a few people be saved?" Jesus answered, . . .

John 8:7
When they continued to question Him, He straightened up and said to them, "Let him who is without sin among you be the first to cast a stone at her."

John 9:26-33
"What did He do to you?" they asked. "How did He open your eyes?" . . .

Titus 1:13
This testimony is true. Therefore rebuke them sternly, so that they will be sound in the faith

lest

Proverbs 26:12
Do you see a man who is wise in his own eyes? There is more hope for a fool than for him.

Proverbs 28:11
A rich man is wise in his own eyes, but a poor man with discernment sees through him.

Romans 11:25
I do not want you to be ignorant of this mystery, brothers, so that you will not be conceited: A hardening in part has come to Israel, until the full number of the Gentiles has come in.

conceit

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 enjoy the company of the lowly. Do not be conceited.

Parallel Verses
New American Standard Bible
Answer a fool as his folly deserves, That he not be wise in his own eyes.

King James Bible
Answer a fool according to his folly, lest he be wise in his own conceit.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Answer a fool according to his foolishness or he'll become wise in his own eyes.

International Standard Version
Answer a fool according to his foolishness, or he will think himself to be wise.

NET Bible
Answer a fool according to his folly, lest he be wise in his own estimation.

Aramaic Bible in Plain English
But speak with a fool according to your wisdom lest he think in his soul that he is wise.
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