Proverbs 12:15
The way of the foolish is right in his own eyes: but he that is wise hearkeneth unto counsel.
Revised Version 1895
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’s vexation is presently known: but a prudent man concealeth shame.
Cross References
Proverbs 1:5That the wise man may hear, and increase in learning; and that the man of understanding may attain unto sound counsels:
Proverbs 9:9Give instruction to a wise man, and he will be yet wiser: teach a righteous man, and he will increase in learning.
Proverbs 13:10By pride cometh only contention: but with the well advised is wisdom.
Proverbs 14:16A wise man feareth, and departeth from evil: but the fool beareth himself insolently, and is confident.
Proverbs 16:25There is a way which seemeth right unto a man, but the end thereof are the ways of death.
Proverbs 21:2Every way of a man is right in his own eyes: but the LORD weigheth 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 →