Parallel Verses
NET Bible
The way of a fool is right in his own opinion, but the one 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.
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.
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 A person will be satisfied with good from the fruit of his words, and the work of his hands will be rendered to him. 15 The way of a fool is right in his own opinion, but the one who listens to advice is wise. 16 A fool's annoyance is known at once, but the prudent overlooks an insult.
Cross References
Proverbs 16:2
All a person's ways seem right in his own opinion, but the Lord evaluates the motives.
Proverbs 3:7
Do not be wise in your own estimation; fear the Lord and turn away from evil.
Proverbs 16:25
There is a way that seems right to a person, but its end is the way that leads to death.
Proverbs 1:5
(Let the wise also hear and gain instruction, and let the discerning acquire guidance!)
Proverbs 19:20
Listen to advice and receive discipline, that you may become wise by the end of your life.
Proverbs 9:9
Give instruction to a wise person, and he will become wiser still; teach a righteous person and he will add to his learning.
Proverbs 14:12
There is a way that seems right to a person, but its end is the way that leads to death.
Proverbs 14:16
A wise person is cautious and turns from evil, but a fool throws off restraint and is overconfident.
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 about himself like this: 'God, I thank you that I am not like other people: extortionists, unrighteous people, adulterers -- or even like this tax collector.
Galatians 6:3
For if anyone thinks he is something when he is nothing, he deceives himself.
Proverbs 21:2
All of a person's ways seem right in his own opinion, but the Lord evaluates the motives.
Proverbs 26:16
The sluggard is wiser in his own estimation than seven people who respond with good sense.
Proverbs 28:11
A rich person is wise in his own eyes, but a discerning poor person can evaluate him properly.
Proverbs 30:12
There is a generation who are pure in their own eyes and yet are not washed from their filthiness.
Ecclesiastes 4:13
A poor but wise youth is better than an old and foolish king who no longer knows how to receive advice.
Jeremiah 38:15-28
Jeremiah said to Zedekiah, "If I answer you, you will certainly kill me. If I give you advice, you will not listen to me."