Proverbs 12:15
The way of a fool is right in his own eyes, but a wise man listens to counsel.
Berean Standard Bible
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
14By fruitful speech a man is filled with good things, and the work of his hands returns to him.
16A fool’s anger is known at once, but a prudent man overlooks an insult.
Cross References
Proverbs 1:5let the wise listen and gain instruction, and the discerning acquire wise counsel
Proverbs 9:9Instruct a wise man, and he will be wiser still; teach a righteous man, and he will increase his learning.
Proverbs 13:10Arrogance leads only to strife, but wisdom is with the well-advised.
Proverbs 14:16A wise man fears and turns from evil, but a fool is careless and reckless.
Proverbs 16:25There is a way that seems right to a man, but its end is the way of death.
Proverbs 21:2All a man’s ways seem right to him, but the LORD weighs 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 →