Proverbs 26:12

Translations

Modern

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

Traditional

Seest thou a man wise in his own conceit? there is more hope of a fool than of him.

Literal

Do you see a man wise in his eyes? Hope is for a fool more than him.

Latin

Vidisti hominem sapientem sibi videri? magis illo spem habebit insipiens.

Interlinear

Hebrew

English

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

Notes

Proverbs 26:12

Fools have hope because they might realize their mistakes and ask for help. However, those who believe they are wise will stay ignorant.

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Glossary

Hezekiah Proverbs, Book of

Topics

Boastfulness Conceit: General Scriptures Concerning Confidence: False False Confidence in Self Fool: General Scriptures Concerning No One is Perfect Pride: A Hindrance to Improvement Pride: General Scriptures Concerning Self-Righteousness: General Scriptures Concerning Selfish People

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