Proverbs 12:15
The way of a foole is strayght in his owne eyes: but he that hearkeneth vnto counsayle is wise.
Bible (Bishops')
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 foole vttereth his wrath in all the haste: but a discrete man couereth his owne shame.
Cross References
Proverbs 1:5A wise man shall heare and increase in learning, and a man of vnderstanding shall attayne vnto wise counsels,
Proverbs 9:9Geue a discrete man but an occasion, and he wyll be the wyser: teache a righteous man, and he wyll encrease in knowledge.
Proverbs 13:10Among the proude there is euer strife: but with the well aduised is wisdome.
Proverbs 14:16A wyse man feareth, and departeth from euyll: but the foole is angry, and counteth hym selfe sure.
Proverbs 16:25There is a way that men thynke to be ryght: but the ende therof leadeth vnto death.
Proverbs 21:2Euery mans way seemeth right in his owne eyes: but the Lorde pondereth the heart.
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 →