English Standard Version
Proverbs 12:15
15The way of a fool is right in his own eyes, but a wise man listens to advice.
Proverbs 12:15 in other versions
- King James Version (KJV)The way of a fool is right in his own eyes: but he that hearkeneth unto counsel is wise.
- New International Version (NIV)The way of fools seems right to them, but the wise listen to advice.
- New King James Version (NKJV)The way of a fool is right in his own eyes, But he who heeds counsel is wise.
- New Living Translation (NLT)Fools think their own way is right, but the wise listen to others.
Context of Proverbs 12:15
13An evil man is ensnared by the transgression of his lips, but the righteous escapes from trouble. 14From the fruit of his mouth a man is satisfied with good, and the work of a man's hand comes back to him. The way of a fool is right in his own eyes, but a wise man listens to advice. 16The vexation of a fool is known at once, but the prudent ignores an insult. 17Whoever speaks the truth gives honest evidence, but a false witness utters deceit.
Read all of Proverbs 12Proverbs 12:15 word by word
דֶּ֣רֶךְ אֱ֭וִיל יָשָׁ֣ר בְּעֵינָ֑יו וְשֹׁמֵ֖עַ לְעֵצָ֣ה חָכָֽם׃Read the interlinear
Words taken from the KJV.
Cross-references for Proverbs 12:15
- Proverbs 3:7Be not wise in your own eyes; fear the Lord, and turn away from evil.
- Proverbs 14:16One who is wise is cautious and turns away from evil, but a fool is reckless and careless.
- Proverbs 16:2All the ways of a man are pure in his own eyes, but the Lord weighs the spirit.
- Proverbs 25:12Like a gold ring or an ornament of gold is a wise reprover to a listening ear.
- Proverbs 28:11A rich man is wise in his own eyes, but a poor man who has understanding will find him out.
- Proverbs 30:12There are those who are clean in their own eyes but are not washed of their filth.
- Luke 18:11The Pharisee, standing by himself, prayed thus: 'God, I thank you that I am not like other men, extortioners, unjust, adulterers, or even like this tax collector.
- Galatians 6:3For if anyone thinks he is something, when he is nothing, he deceives himself.
- Proverbs 1:5Let the wise hear and increase in learning, and the one who understands obtain guidance,
- Proverbs 9:9Give instruction to a wise man, and he will be still wiser; teach a righteous man, and he will increase in learning.
- Proverbs 19:20Listen to advice and accept instruction, that you may gain wisdom in the future.
- Ecclesiastes 4:13Better was a poor and wise youth than an old and foolish king who no longer knew how to take advice.
- Jeremiah 38:15Jeremiah said to Zedekiah, "If I tell you, will you not surely put me to death? And if I give you counsel, you will not listen to me."
Commentaries on Proverbs 12:15
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 15Verse 15 A fool, in the sense of Scripture, means a wicked man, one who acts contrary to the wisdom that is from above. His rule is, to do what is right in his own eyes.Read the comment
- Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 15Fools do not understand what wise people know: listening is the key to learning.Read the comment
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 1515. The way ... eyes--The fool is self-conceited (compare Pr 12:1; 1:32; 10:17; Jas 3:17).Read the comment
Topics related to Proverbs 12:15
In the dictionaries
Commentaries on Proverbs 12
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
- Tyndale Open Study Notes
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
- Rashi on Tanakh
- Keil & Delitzsch Commentary
- John Wesley’s Notes
- Darby Translation Notes
- Geneva Bible Translation Notes
- Kingcomments
- Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
- Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
- Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
- EGW Writings
English Standard Version — © 2001 Crossway Bibles
Commentaries