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Proverbs 12:15

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¶ The way of a fool [is] right in his own eyes: but he that hearkeneth unto counsel [is] wise.

The way {H1870} of a fool {H191} is right {H3477} in his own eyes {H5869}: but he that hearkeneth {H8085} unto counsel {H6098} is wise {H2450}.

Fools suppose their way is straight, but the wise pay attention to advice.

The way of a fool is right in his own eyes, but a wise man listens to counsel.

The way of a fool is right in his own eyes; But he that is wise hearkeneth unto counsel.

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Cross-References

  • Proverbs 3:7 (15 votes)

    ¶ Be not wise in thine own eyes: fear the LORD, and depart from evil.

  • Proverbs 19:20 (10 votes)

    ¶ Hear counsel, and receive instruction, that thou mayest be wise in thy latter end.

  • Proverbs 14:16 (10 votes)

    ¶ A wise [man] feareth, and departeth from evil: but the fool rageth, and is confident.

  • Proverbs 14:12 (9 votes)

    ¶ There is a way which seemeth right unto a man, but the end thereof [are] the ways of death.

  • Proverbs 1:5 (9 votes)

    A wise [man] will hear, and will increase learning; and a man of understanding shall attain unto wise counsels:

  • Proverbs 26:12 (8 votes)

    ¶ Seest thou a man wise in his own conceit? [there is] more hope of a fool than of him.

  • Proverbs 16:2 (8 votes)

    ¶ All the ways of a man [are] clean in his own eyes; but the LORD weigheth the spirits.