Parallel Verses
Lexham Expanded Bible
The way of a fool is upright in his [own] eyes, but he who listens to advice [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.
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
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Word Count of 20 Translations in Proverbs 12:15
Verse Info
Context Readings
Proverbs Of Solomon
14 From the fruit of the mouth of a man, he is filled with good, and the reward of {a man's labor} will return to him. 15 The way of a fool is upright in his [own] eyes, but he who listens to advice [is] wise. 16 As for a fool, {on that very day} he makes his anger known, but he who ignores an insult [is] prudent.
Cross References
Proverbs 16:2
All the ways of a man [are] pure in his own eyes, but Yahweh weighs the spirit.
Proverbs 3:7
Do not be wise in your own eyes; fear Yahweh and retreat from evil.
Proverbs 16:25
There is a way [that seems] upright {to} a man, but its end [is] the way of death.
Proverbs 1:5
may the wise hear and increase learning, and the one who understands gain direction,
Proverbs 19:20
Listen [to] advice and accept instruction so that you will gain wisdom for your {future}.
Proverbs 9:9
Give to a wise one and he will become more wise; {teach} a righteous one and he will increase learning.
Proverbs 14:12
There is a way [that seems] upright {to} a man, but its end [is] the way of death.
Proverbs 14:16
The wise is cautious and turns from evil, but the fool throws off restraint and is confident.
Proverbs 26:12
[Do] you see a man wise in his own eyes? [There is more] hope for a fool than for him.
Luke 18:11
The Pharisee stood [and] prayed these [things] with reference to himself: 'God, I give thanks to you that I am not like other people--swindlers, unrighteous [people], adulterers, or even like this tax collector!
Galatians 6:3
For if anyone thinks he is something [although he] is nothing, he is deceiving himself.
Proverbs 21:2
Every way of a man is upright in his [own] eyes, but Yahweh weighs hearts.
Proverbs 26:16
A lazy person is wiser in his eyes than seven who answer discreetly.
Proverbs 28:11
A man of wealth [is] wise in his own eyes, but the intelligent poor sees through him.
Proverbs 30:12
[There is] a generation [that is] pure in its own eyes, but from its filthiness it will not be cleansed.
Ecclesiastes 4:13
A poor but wise youth [is] better than an old but foolish king who no longer knows {how to receive advice}.
Jeremiah 38:15-28
And Jeremiah said to Zedekiah, "If I tell you, will you not surely kill me? {Besides}, if I advise you, you will not listen to me.