Proverbs 28:26
What is written? (ESV)
Whoever trusts in his own mind is a fool, but he who walks in wisdom will be delivered.
What does it say?
Whoever trusts his own mind [heart] is a fool, but he that walks in wisdom will be saved.
What is its immediate context?
A collection of wise sayings primarily collected from Solomon, the wisest to live. A recurring theme is the contrast of the “wise man” vs the “foolish man”.
How Proverbs 28:26 is applied across Bible answers
How does one receive wisdom from God (James 1:5)?
Trusting in one's own self (human) is foolish, while letting [Godly] wisdom lead you is salvation.
Should you follow your heart?
The Hebrew word for "mind" is the same as the word for "heart". Anyone who trusts his own mind/heart is a fool. Essentially the same thought in the previous proverb4.
