Verse Comparison: Proverbs 26:12
American Standard Version
Seest thou a man wise in his own conceit? There is more hope of a fool than of him.
Amplified® Bible
Do you see a man wise in his own eyes {and} conceit? There is more hope for a [self-confident] fool than for him.
Contemporary English Version
There is more hope for a fool than for someone who says, "I'm really smart!"
Darby English Version
Hast thou seen a man wise in his own eyes? There is more hope of a fool than of him.
Good News Bible
The most stupid fool is better off than those who think they are wise when they are not.
King James Version
Seest thou a man wise in his own conceit? there is more hope of a fool than of him.
New American Standard Bible
Do you see a man wise in his own eyes? There is more hope for a fool than for him.
New International Version
Do you see a man wise in his own eyes?
There is more hope for a fool than for him.
New King James Version
Do you see a man wise in his own eyes?
There is more hope for a fool than for him.
N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
Do you see a man wise in his own eyes? We have more hope for a fool than for him.
Revised Standard Version
Do you see a man who is wise in his own eyes? There is more hope for a fool than for him.
Young's Literal Translation
Thou hast seen a man wise in his own eyes, More hope of a fool than of him!
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