Parallel Verses
The Emphasized Bible
The way of the foolish, is right in his own eyes, but, he that hearkeneth to counsel, is wise.
New American Standard Bible
But a wise man is he who listens to counsel.
King James Version
The way of a fool is right in his own eyes: but he that hearkeneth unto counsel is wise.
Holman Bible
but whoever listens to counsel is wise.
International Standard Version
The lifestyle of the fool is right in his own opinion, but wise is the man who listens to advice.
A Conservative Version
The way of a fool is right in his own eyes, but he who is wise hearkens to counsel.
American Standard Version
The way of a fool is right in his own eyes; But he that is wise hearkeneth unto counsel.
Amplified
The way of the [arrogant] fool [who rejects God’s wisdom] is right in his own eyes,
But a wise and prudent man is he who listens to counsel.
Bible in Basic English
The way of the foolish man seems right to him? but the wise man gives ear to suggestions.
Darby Translation
The way of a fool is right in his own eyes; but he that is wise hearkeneth unto counsel.
Julia Smith Translation
The way of the foolish is right in his eyes: and the wise one heard to counsel.
King James 2000
The way of a fool is right in his own eyes: but he that hearkens unto counsel is wise.
Lexham Expanded Bible
The way of a fool is upright in his [own] eyes, but he who listens to advice [is] wise.
Modern King James verseion
The way of a fool is right in his own eyes, but he who listens to advice is wise.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
Look: what a fool taketh in hand, he thinketh it well done; but he that is wise, will be counseled.
NET Bible
The way of a fool is right in his own opinion, but the one who listens to advice is wise.
New Heart English Bible
The way of a fool is right in his own eyes, but he who is wise listens to counsel.
Webster
The way of a fool is right in his own eyes: but he that hearkeneth to counsel is wise.
World English Bible
The way of a fool is right in his own eyes, but he who is wise listens to counsel.
Youngs Literal Translation
The way of a fool is right in his own eyes, And whoso is hearkening to counsel is wise.
Themes
Advice » Counsel, the importance of seeking
Counsel » The importance of seeking
Counsel » Those that listen to counsel
Evil » Way » General references to
Hearing » Those that listen to counsel
Pathway of sin » General references to
Presumption » Exhibited in » Esteeming our own ways right
Topics
Interlinear
Yashar
`ayin
Shama`
`etsah
Word Count of 20 Translations in Proverbs 12:15
Verse Info
Context Readings
Proverbs Of Solomon
14 Of the fruit of a man's mouth, shall he be satisfied with good, and, the dealing of the hands of a son of earth, shall be paid back to him. 15 The way of the foolish, is right in his own eyes, but, he that hearkeneth to counsel, is wise. 16 A foolish man, on the same day, letteth his vexation be known, but, he that concealeth an affront, is prudent.
Cross References
Proverbs 16:2
All the ways of a man, may be pure in his own eyes, but, he that testeth spirits, is Yahweh.
Proverbs 3:7
Do not become wise in thine own eyes, revere Yahweh, and avoid evil:
Proverbs 16:25
There is a way that enticeth a man, but, at the latter end thereof, are the ways of death.
Proverbs 1:5
A wise man, will hear, and will increase learning, and a, discreet man, wise counsels, will acquire,
Proverbs 19:20
Hear counsel, receive correction, that thou mayest be wise in thine after-life.
Proverbs 9:9
Give to a wise man, and he will be wiser still, Inform a righteous man, and he will increase learning.
Proverbs 14:12
There is a way that enticeth a man, but, at the latter end thereof, are the ways of death!
Proverbs 14:16
A wise man, feareth, and avoideth evil, but, a dullard, is haughty and confident.
Proverbs 26:12
Thou hast seen a man wise in his own eye, - more hope of a dullard, than of him!
Luke 18:11
The Pharisee, taking his stand, these things unto himself was praying: O God! I thank thee, that I am not like the rest of men, - extortioners, unjust, adulterers, or, even as this tax-collector;
Galatians 6:3
For, if any one thinketh he is something, when he is, nothing, he deceiveth himself;
Proverbs 21:2
Every way of a man, may be right in his own eyes, but, he that testeth hearts, is Yahweh.
Proverbs 26:16
Wiser is the sluggard in his own eyes, than, seven persons, who can answer with judgment.
Proverbs 28:11
Wise in his own eyes, is the man that is rich, but, a poor man of discernment, searcheth him out.
Proverbs 30:12
A generation! Pure in its own eyes, yet, from its filth, hath it not been bathed,
Ecclesiastes 4:13
Better a boy poor and wise, - than a king, old and stupid, who knoweth not how to take warning any longer.
Jeremiah 38:15-28
Then said Jeremiah unto Zedekiah, When I tell thee, wilt thou not, surely put me to death? And when I counsel thee, thou wilt not hearken unto me.