Proverbs 12:15
Foolish people always think that what they are doing is right; wise people heed other people when they give them good advice.
Translation for Translators
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 1:5Those who are wise should also pay attention to these proverbs, in order to become more wise, and those who understand these teachings will receive good advice/guidance.
Proverbs 9:9If you give instruction to wise people, they will become wiser. And if you teach righteous people, they will learn more.
Proverbs 13:10People who are arrogant/proud always cause strife; those who are wise ask other people for good advice.
Proverbs 14:16Wise people are careful and avoid doing things that will give them trouble; foolish people are careless and act ◄too quickly/without thinking►.
Proverbs 16:25There are some kinds of behavior [MET] that people think are right, but ◄walking on those roads [MET]/continually doing those things► causes those people to die.
Proverbs 21:2People always think that what they do is right, but Yahweh judges our ◄motives/reasons for doing things► [MTY].
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 →