Proverbs 12:15
The way of a fool is right in his own eyes; But he that hearkeneth to counsel is wise.
Noyes 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
16A fool's wrath is instantly known; But he that hideth insult is wise.
Cross References
Proverbs 1:5Let the wise man hear, and he will increase his knowledge, And the man of understanding will gain wise counsels;
Proverbs 9:9Give instruction to a wise man, and he will be yet wiser; Teach a righteous man, and he will increase his learning.
Proverbs 13:10By pride cometh only contention; But with the well-advised is wisdom.
Proverbs 14:16The wise man feareth, and departeth from evil; But the fool is haughty and confident.
Proverbs 16:25There is a way that seemeth right to a man, But the end thereof is the way to death.
Proverbs 21:2All the ways of a man are right in his own eyes; But the LORD weigheth 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 →