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Proverbs 12:15
15Fools think their own way is right, but the wise listen to others.
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.
- English Standard Version (ESV)The way of a fool is right in his own eyes, but a wise man listens 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.
Context of Proverbs 12:15
13The wicked are trapped by their own words, but the godly escape such trouble. 14Wise words bring many benefits, and hard work brings rewards. Fools think their own way is right, but the wise listen to others. 16A fool is quick-tempered, but a wise person stays calm when insulted. 17An honest witness tells the truth; a false witness tells lies.
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 3:7Don’t be impressed with your own wisdom. Instead, fear the Lord and turn away from evil.
- Proverbs 14:16The wise are cautious and avoid danger; fools plunge ahead with reckless confidence.
- Proverbs 16:2People may be pure in their own eyes, but the Lord examines their motives.
- Proverbs 25:12To one who listens, valid criticism is like a gold earring or other gold jewelry.
- Proverbs 28:11Rich people may think they are wise, but a poor person with discernment can see right through them.
- Proverbs 30:12They are pure in their own eyes, but they are filthy and unwashed.
- Luke 18:11The Pharisee stood by himself and prayed this prayer: ‘I thank you, God, that I am not like other people—cheaters, sinners, adulterers. I’m certainly not like that tax collector!
- Galatians 6:3If you think you are too important to help someone, you are only fooling yourself. You are not that important.
- Proverbs 1:5Let the wise listen to these proverbs and become even wiser. Let those with understanding receive guidance
- Proverbs 9:9Instruct the wise, and they will be even wiser. Teach the righteous, and they will learn even more.
- Proverbs 19:20Get all the advice and instruction you can, so you will be wise the rest of your life.
- Ecclesiastes 4:13It is better to be a poor but wise youth than an old and foolish king who refuses all advice.
- Jeremiah 38:15Jeremiah said, “If I tell you the truth, you will kill me. And if I give you advice, you won’t listen to me anyway.”
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
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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
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