Proverbs 12:15
The way of the foolish man seems right to him? but the wise man gives ear to suggestions.
Bible in Basic English
In The King James Version
The way of a fool is right in his own eyes: but he that hearkeneth unto counsel is wise.
In Context
16A foolish man lets his trouble be openly seen, but a sharp man keeps shame secret.
Cross References
Proverbs 1:5(The wise man, hearing, will get greater learning, and the acts of the man of good sense will be wisely guided:)
Proverbs 9:9Give teaching to a wise man, and he will become wiser; give training to an upright man, and his learning will be increased.
Proverbs 13:10The only effect of pride is fighting; but wisdom is with the quiet in spirit.
Proverbs 14:16The wise man, fearing, keeps himself from evil; but the foolish man goes on in his pride, with no thought of danger.
Proverbs 16:25There is a way which seems straight before a man, but its end is the ways of death.
Proverbs 21:2Every way of a man seems right to himself, but the Lord is the tester of hearts.
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 12:15
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. We are here assured, for our quickening to every good word and work, 1. That even good words will turn to a good account ( v. 14 ): A man shall be satisfied with good (that is, he shall gain present comfort, that inward pleasure which is truly satisfying) by the fruit of his mouth, by the good he does with his pious discourse and prudent advice. While we are teaching others we may… Read the whole commentary →