Proverbs 12:15
The way of a fool is straight in his own eyes; but he that hearkeneth unto counsel is wise.
Leeser Tanakh
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 wrath of the fool is known on the very day; but he that concealeth the disgrace is prudent.
Cross References
Proverbs 1:5The wise will hear, and will increase [his] information; and the man of understanding will obtain wise counsels:
Proverbs 9:9Give to the wise [instruction], and he will become yet wiser: impart knowledge to the righteous, and he will increase his information.
Proverbs 13:10Only through presumptuous conduct doth man produce contention; but with the well-advised is wisdom.
Proverbs 14:16A wise man is fearful, and departeth from evil; but the fool exciteth himself, and is confident.
Proverbs 16:25There is many a way which seemeth even before a man, but its end are the ways unto death.
Proverbs 21:2Every way of a man is straight in his own eyes; 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 →