Proverbs 12:15
“The way of a foole is right in his owne eyes: but he that hearkeneth vnto counsell, is wise.”
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Proverbs 12:15 Context
13The wicked is snared by the transgression of his lippes: but the iust shall come out of trouble. 14A man shall bee satisfied with good by the fruit of his mouth, and the recompence of a mans hands shall bee rendred vnto him. 15The way of a foole is right in his owne eyes: but he that hearkeneth vnto counsell, is wise. 16A fooles wrath is presently knowen: but a prudent man couereth shame. 17He that speaketh trueth, sheweth foorth righteousnesse: but a false witnesse, deceit.
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Other Translations for Proverbs 12:15
The way of a fool [is] right in his own eyes: but he that hearkeneth unto counsel [is] wise.
- King James Version
The way of a fool is right in his own eyes, But a wise man is he who listens to counsel.
- New American Standard Version (1995)
The way of a fool is right in his own eyes; But he that is wise hearkeneth unto counsel.
- American Standard Version (1901)
The way of the foolish man seems right to him? but the wise man gives ear to suggestions.
- Basic English Bible
The way of a fool is right in his own eyes; but he that is wise hearkeneth unto counsel.
- Darby Bible
The way of a fool is right in his own eyes: but he that hearkeneth to counsel is wise.
- Webster's Bible
The way of a fool is right in his own eyes, but he who is wise listens to counsel.
- World English Bible
The way of a fool [is] right in his own eyes, And whoso is hearkening to counsel [is] wise.
- Youngs Literal Bible
The way of a fool is straight in his own eyes; but he that is wise hearkeneth unto counsel.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible
Wesley's Notes for Proverbs 12:15
12:15 Hearkeneth - That distrusts his own judgments, and seeks counsel from others.