Proverbs 12:15
The way of a foole is right in his owne eyes: but he that heareth counsell, is wise.
Geneva Bible 1599
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 foole in a day shall be knowen by his anger: but he that couereth shame, is wise.
Cross References
Proverbs 1:5A wise man shall heare and increase in learning, and a man of vnderstanding shall attayne vnto wise counsels,
Proverbs 9:9Giue admonition to the wise, and he will be the wiser: teache a righteous man, and he will increase in learning.
Proverbs 13:10Onely by pride doeth man make contention: but with the well aduised is wisdome.
Proverbs 14:16A wise man feareth, and departeth from euill: but a foole rageth, and is carelesse.
Proverbs 16:25There is a way that seemeth right vnto man: but the issue thereof are the wayes of death.
Proverbs 21:2Euery way of a man is right in his owne eyes: but the Lord pondereth 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 →