Cross references
Proverbs 26:5
Answer a fool according to his folly,
lest he become wise in his own eyes.
Proverbs 26:5 has 18 cross-references in the OpenBible.info data, 7 of them with at least 4 reader votes. The strongest point to Romans 12:16 (7 votes) and Matthew 16:1–4 (6 votes). 14 other verses point back to it. It links with 10 other books, from 1 Kings 22 to Titus 1.
Which verses does Proverbs 26:5 point to?
Ranked by reader votes. Links with fewer than 4 votes are marked weak.
- Romans 12:167 votes
Live in harmony with one another. Do not be proud, but associate with the lowly. Do not be conceited.
- Matthew 16:1–46 votes
Then the Pharisees and Sadducees came and tested Jesus by asking Him to show them a sign from heaven. But He replied, “When evening comes, you say, ‘The weather will be fair, for the sky is red,’ …
- Proverbs 3:75 votes
Be not wise in your own eyes; fear the LORD and turn away from evil.
- Matthew 21:23–274 votes
When Jesus returned to the temple courts and began to teach, the chief priests and elders of the people came up to Him. “By what authority are You doing these things?” they asked. “And who gave You this authority?” “I will also ask you one question,” Jesus replied, “and if you answer Me, I will tell you by what authority I am doing these things. …
- Luke 12:13–214 votes
Someone in the crowd said to Him, “Teacher, tell my brother to divide the inheritance with me.” But Jesus replied, “Man, who appointed Me judge or executor between you?” …
- John 9:26–334 votes
“What did He do to you?” they asked. “How did He open your eyes?” He replied, “I already told you, and you did not listen. Why do you want to hear it again? Do you also want to become His disciples?” …
- Titus 1:134 votes
This testimony is true. Therefore rebuke them sternly, so that they will be sound in the faith
- 1 Kings 22:24–283 votes
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 with you?” Micaiah replied, “You will soon see, on that day when you go and hide in an inner room.” …
- Proverbs 26:43 votes
Do not answer a fool according to his folly, or you yourself will be like him.
- Proverbs 26:123 votes
Do you see a man who is wise in his own eyes? There is more hope for a fool than for him.
- Proverbs 28:113 votes
A rich man is wise in his own eyes, but a poor man with discernment sees through him.
- John 8:73 votes
- Romans 11:253 votes
- Isaiah 5:212 votes
- Jeremiah 36:17–182 votes
- Matthew 15:1–32 votes
- Matthew 22:15–322 votes
- Luke 13:23–302 votes
Which verses point to Proverbs 26:5?
The 10 strongest of 14.