Proverbs 12:15
The way of a fool is right in his own eyes,but he who is wise listens to counsel.
New Heart English 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 shows his annoyance the same day,but one who overlooks an insult is prudent.
Cross References
Proverbs 1:5that the wise man may hear, and increase in learning;that the man of understanding may attain to sound counsel:
Proverbs 9:9Instruct a wise man, and he will be still wiser.Teach a righteous man, and he will increase in learning.
Proverbs 13:10Pride only breeds quarrels,but with ones who take advice is wisdom.
Proverbs 14:16A wise man fears, and shuns evil,but the fool is hotheaded and reckless.
Proverbs 16:25There is a way which seems right to a man,but in the end it leads to death.
Proverbs 21:2Every way of a man is right in his own eyes,but the Lord weighs 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 →