Proverbs 12:15
The way of a fool [is] right in his own eyes, || And whoever is listening to counsel [is] wise.
Literal Standard Version
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 fool—his anger is known in a day, || And the prudent is covering shame.
Cross References
Proverbs 1:5(The wise hear and increase learning, || And the intelligent obtain counsels.)
Proverbs 9:9Give to the wise, and he is wiser still, || Make known to the righteous, || And he increases learning.
Proverbs 13:10A vain man causes debate through pride, || And wisdom [is] with the counseled.
Proverbs 14:16The wise is fearing and turning from evil, || And a fool is transgressing and is confident.
Proverbs 16:25There is a way right before a man, || And its latter end—ways of death.
Proverbs 21:2Every way of a man [is] right in his own eyes, || And YHWH is pondering 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 →