Proverbs 12:15
The way of the foolish is right in his own eyes. But whoever is wise listens to counsels.
Catholic Public Domain Version
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
16The senseless immediately reveals his anger. But whoever ignores injuries is clever.
Cross References
Proverbs 1:5By listening, the wise shall become wiser and the intelligent shall possess governments.
Proverbs 9:9Present an opportunity to the wise, and wisdom shall be added to him. Teach the just, and he will hurry to receive it.
Proverbs 13:10Among the arrogant, there are always conflicts. But those who do everything with counsel are ruled by wisdom.
Proverbs 14:16The wise fear, and so turn away from evil. The foolish leap ahead with confidence.
Proverbs 16:25There is a way which seems right to a man, and its end result leads to death.
Proverbs 21:2Every way of a man seems right to himself. But the Lord weighs 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 →