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

Matthew Henry's Commentary on Proverbs 26:12

Commentary on Proverbs 26:12

(Read Proverbs 26:12)

We see many a one who has some little sense, but is proud of it. This describes those who think their spiritual state to be good, when really it is very bad.