Proverbs 12:15
The way of a fool is right in his own eyes: but he that hearkeneth unto counsel is wise.
Proverbs 12:15 in other translations
| BSB | The way of a fool is right in his own eyes, but a wise man listens to counsel. |
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| WEB | The way of a fool is right in his own eyes, but he who is wise listens to counsel. |
| ASV | The way of a fool is right in his own eyes; But he that is wise hearkeneth unto counsel. |
| YLT | The way of a fool is right in his own eyes, And whoso is hearkening to counsel is wise. |
| DARBY | The way of a fool is right in his own eyes; but he that is wise hearkeneth unto counsel. |
| BBE | The way of the foolish man seems right to him? but the wise man gives ear to suggestions. |
| Webster | The way of a fool is right in his own eyes: but he that hearkeneth to counsel is wise. |
What does Proverbs 12:15 mean?
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Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary
Matthew Henry, 1706 · public domain
Proverbs 12:15 in the original Hebrew
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Cross references for Proverbs 12:15
- Proverbs 3:7
Be not wise in thine own eyes: fear the Lord, and depart from evil.
- Proverbs 19:20
Hear counsel, and receive instruction, that thou mayest be wise in thy latter end.
- Proverbs 14:16
A wise man feareth, and departeth from evil: but the fool rageth, and is confident.
- Proverbs 26:12
Seest thou a man wise in his own conceit? there is more hope of a fool than of him.
- Proverbs 16:2
All the ways of a man are clean in his own eyes; but the Lord weigheth the spirits.
- Proverbs 16:25
There is a way that seemeth right unto a man, but the end thereof are the ways of death.
- Proverbs 14:12
There is a way which seemeth right unto a man, but the end thereof are the ways of death.
- Galatians 6:3
For if a man think himself to be something, when he is nothing, he deceiveth himself.
- Proverbs 1:5
A wise man will hear, and will increase learning; and a man of understanding shall attain unto wise counsels:
- Proverbs 9:9
Give instruction to a wise man, and he will be yet wiser: teach a just man, and he will increase in learning.
- Proverbs 21:2
Every way of a man is right in his own eyes: but the Lord pondereth the hearts.
- Proverbs 28:11
The rich man is wise in his own conceit; but the poor that hath understanding searcheth him out.
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Context
- Proverbs 12:14
A man shall be satisfied with good by the fruit of his mouth: and the recompence of a man’s hands shall be rendered unto him.
- Proverbs 12:15
The way of a fool is right in his own eyes: but he that hearkeneth unto counsel is wise.
- Proverbs 12:16
A fool’s wrath is presently known: but a prudent man covereth shame.
Proverbs 12:15 in other languages
| Spanish Reina-Valera 1909 | El camino del necio es derecho en su opinión: mas el que obedece al consejo es sabio. |
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| French Bible J.N. Darby 1885 | La voie du fou est droite à ses yeux, mais celui qui écoute le conseil est sage. |
| German Elberfelder 1871 | Der Weg des Narren ist richtig in seinen Augen, aber der Weise hört auf Rat. |
| Latin Clementine Vulgate | Via stulti recta in oculis ejus; qui autem sapiens est audit consilia. |