Proverbs 12:15
What does Proverbs 12:15 mean?
A plain-English look at Proverbs 12:15 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000The way of a fool is right in his own eyes; But he that is wise hearkeneth unto counsel.
KJV
King James Version · 1611The way of a fool is right in his own eyes: but he that hearkeneth unto counsel is wise.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901The way of a fool is right in his own eyes; But he that is wise hearkeneth unto counsel.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949The way of the foolish man seems right to him? but the wise man gives ear to suggestions.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862The way of a fool <FI>is<Fi> right in his own eyes, And whoso is hearkening to counsel <FI>is<Fi> wise.
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752The way of a fool is right in his own eyes: but he that is wise hearkeneth unto counsels.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890The way of a fool is right in his own eyes; but he that is wise hearkeneth unto counsel.
Context
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Proverbs 14:16
A wise man feareth, and departeth from evil; But the fool beareth himself insolently, and is confident.
- Proverbs 30:12
There is a generation that are pure in their own eyes, Andyetare not washed from their filthiness.
- Galatians 6:3
For if a man thinketh himself to be something when he is nothing, he deceiveth himself.
- Proverbs 3:7
Be not wise in thine own eyes; Fear Jehovah, and depart from evil:
- Proverbs 26:12
Seest thou a man wise in his own conceit? There is more hope of a fool than of him.
- Proverbs 26:16
The sluggard is wiser in his own conceit Than seven men that can render a reason.
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