Proverbs 26:12

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

King James Version

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Other Translations for Proverbs 26:12

BSB

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

AKJV

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

CPDV

Have you seen a man who seems wise to himself? There will be greater hope held for the unwise than for him.

ERV

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

NHEB

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

SMT

Sawest thou a man wise in his eyes? hope is for the foolish one more than for him.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Proverbs 26:12

SeestH7200VerbthouamanH376Noun Masculine wiseH2450AdjectiveinhisownconceitH5869NounthereismorehopeH8615Noun FeminineofafoolH3684Noun Masculinethanofhim

Commentary for Proverbs 26:12

Please note: this is not Scripture

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Proverbs 26:12

Summary

Self-conceit is worse than foolishness

Event

Condemning arrogant pride

Estimated Time Period

c. 1000 BC