Proverbs 12:15
The way of a fool is right in his own eyes; but he that is wise hearkeneth unto counsel.
Darby Translation
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 vexation of the fool is presently known; but a prudent [man] covereth shame.
Cross References
Proverbs 1:5He that is wise will hear, and will increase learning; and the intelligent will gain wise counsels:
Proverbs 9:9Impart to a wise [man], and he will become yet wiser; teach a righteous [man], and he will increase learning.
Proverbs 13:10By pride there only cometh contention; but with the well-advised is wisdom.
Proverbs 14:16A wise [man] feareth and departeth from evil; but the foolish is overbearing and confident.
Proverbs 16:25There is a way that seemeth right unto a man, but the end thereof is the ways of death.
Proverbs 21:2Every way of a man is right in his own eyes; but Jehovah weigheth the 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 →