Proverbs 12:15
The ways of fools are right in their own eyes; but a wise man hearkens to counsels.
Brenton Septuagint
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 declares his wrath the same day; but a prudent man hides his own disgrace.
Cross References
Proverbs 1:5For by the hearing of these a wise man will be wiser, and the man of understanding will gain direction;
Proverbs 9:9Give an opportunity to a wise man, and he will be wiser: instruct a just man, and he will receive more instruction.
Proverbs 13:10A bad man does evil with insolence: but they that are judges of themselves are wise.
Proverbs 14:16A wise man fears, and departs from evil; but the fool trusts in himself, and joins himself with the transgressor.
Proverbs 16:25There are ways that seem to be right to a man, but the end of them looks to the depth of hell.
Proverbs 21:2Every man seems to himself righteous; but the Lord directs 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 →