Proverbs 12:15
The derech of a fool is yashar (right) in his own eynayim, 1 but he that payeth heed unto etzah is chacham (wise). 1
Orthodox Jewish 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
Cross References
Proverbs 1:5A chacham (wise person) will hear, and will increase learning, 1 and a man of understanding shall acquire wise counsel: 1
Proverbs 9:9Give instruction to a chacham, and he will be yet wiser; 1 teach a tzaddik, and he will increase in learning. 1
Proverbs 13:10By zadon (pride) cometh only contention, 1 but with the teachable is chochmah. 1
Proverbs 14:16A chacham feareth, and departeth from rah, 1 but the kesil throweth off restraint and is arrogantly reckless. 1
Proverbs 16:25There is a derech that seemeth yashar (right) before an ish, 1 but its acharit (future, latter end) is the drakhei mavet. 1
Proverbs 21:2Every derech ish is yashar (right) in his own eynayim, 1 but Hashem weigheth the hearts. 1
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 →