Parallel Verses
International Standard Version
The lifestyle of the fool is right in his own opinion, but wise is the man who listens to advice.
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.
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.
The Emphasized Bible
The way of the foolish, is right in his own eyes, but, he that hearkeneth to counsel, is wise.
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 By his fruitful speech a man can remain satisfied, and a man's handiwork will reward him. 15 The lifestyle of the fool is right in his own opinion, but wise is the man who listens to advice. 16 The anger of a fool becomes readily apparent, but the prudent person overlooks an insult.
Cross References
Proverbs 16:2
Everything a person does seems pure in his own opinion, but the LORD weighs intentions.
Proverbs 3:7
Do not be wise in your own opinion. Fear the LORD and turn away from evil.
Proverbs 16:25
There is a road that seems right for a man to travel, but in the end it's the road to death.
Proverbs 1:5
Let the wise listen and increase their learning; let the person of understanding receive guidance
Proverbs 19:20
Listen to advice and accept discipline, and you'll be wise for the rest of your life.
Proverbs 9:9
Counsel a wise man, and he will be wiser still; teach a righteous man, and he will add to his learning.
Proverbs 14:12
There is a pathway that seems right to a man, but in the end it's a road to death.
Proverbs 14:16
The wise person fears and turns away from evil, but a fool is reckless and overconfident.
Proverbs 26:12
Do you see a man who is wise in his own opinion? There's more hope for a fool than for him.
Luke 18:11
The Pharisee stood by himself and prayed, "O God, I thank you that I'm not like other people thieves, dishonest people, adulterers, or even this tax collector.
Galatians 6:3
For if anyone thinks he is something when he is really nothing, he is only fooling himself.
Proverbs 21:2
Every man's lifestyle is proper in his own view, but the LORD weighs the heart.
Proverbs 26:16
The lazy person is wiser in his own opinion than seven men who can give an appropriate response.
Proverbs 28:11
The rich man may be wise in his own opinion; but a discerning, poor man sees through him.
Proverbs 30:12
Some people view themselves as pure, but haven't been cleansed from their own filth.
Ecclesiastes 4:13
A poor but wise youth is better than an old but foolish king who will no longer accept correction.
Jeremiah 38:15-28
Jeremiah told Zedekiah, "When I tell you, you will surely put me to death, won't you? And when I give you advice, you don't listen to me."