Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Proverbs 26:5 Cross-References
Explore 18 cross-references for Proverbs 26:5 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Proverbs chapter 26 verse 5 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“Answer a fool according to his folly, lest he be wise in his own conceit. conceit: Heb. eyes”
Proverbs 26:5 (KJV)
Commentary on Proverbs 26:5
This verse seems to contradict verse 4: 'Answer a fool according to his folly, lest he be wise in his own conceit.' But both are true in different contexts. Sometimes answering exposes folly and prevents self-deception. The Hebrew 'pen yihyeh chakam be'eynay' (lest he be wise in his own eyes) emphasizes the danger of fools thinking themselves wise when unchallenged. Wisdom requires discerning when silence enables pride and when rebuke is necessary. Reformed theology values balanced application of truth to specific situations, not rigid legalism.
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Proverbs 26:5
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“and testing him”
“but associate with the humble. Don't be wise in your own conceits.”
“The rich man is wise in his own conceit; but the poor that hath understanding searcheth him out.”
“and depart from evil.”
“reprove them sharply”
“Seest thou a man wise in his own conceit? there is more hope of a fool than of him.”
“he looked up and said to them”
“brothers”
“lest you also be like him.”
“the chief priests and the elders of the people came to him as he was teaching”