Proverbs 12:15
The way of a fool is right in his own eyes: but he that is wise hearkeneth unto counsels.
Douay-Rheims 1899
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 fool immediately sheweth his anger: but he that dissembleth injuries is wise.
Cross References
Proverbs 1:5A wise man shall hear and shall be wiser: and he that understandeth, shall possess governments.
Proverbs 9:9Give an occasion to a wise man, and wisdom shall be added to him. Teach a just man, and he shall make haste to receive it.
Proverbs 13:10Among the proud there are always contentions: but they that do all things with counsel, are ruled by wisdom.
Proverbs 14:16A wise man feareth and declineth from evil: the fool leapeth over and is confident.
Proverbs 16:25There is a way that seemeth to a man right: and the ends thereof lead to death.
Proverbs 21:2Every way of a man seemeth right to himself: but the Lord 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 →