Proverbs 12:15
The way of the foolish, is right in his own eyes, but, he that hearkeneth to counsel, is wise.
The Emphasised Bible by J. B. Rotherham
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 wise man, will hear, and will increase learning, and a, discreet man, wise counsels, will acquire,
Proverbs 9:9Give to a wise man, and he will be wiser still, Inform a righteous man, and he will increase learning.
Proverbs 13:10Only by pride, doth one cause contention, but, with the well-advised, is wisdom.
Proverbs 14:16A wise man, feareth, and avoideth evil, but, a dullard, is haughty and confident.
Proverbs 16:25There is a way that enticeth a man, but, at the latter end thereof, are the ways of death.
Proverbs 21:2Every way of a man, may be right in his own eyes, but, he that testeth hearts, is Yahweh.
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 →