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Proverbs 12:15
Fools always think their own way is best, but wise people listen to what others tell them.
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Christian Standard Bible®
A fool’s way is right in his own eyes,but whoever listens to counsel is wise.
A fool’s way is right in his own eyes,but whoever listens to counsel is wise.
Hebrew Names Version
The way of a fool is right in his own eyes, But he who is wise listens to counsel.
The way of a fool is right in his own eyes, But he who is wise 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.
The way of a fool is right in his own eyes: but he that hearkeneth unto counsel is wise.
English Standard Version
The way of a fool is right in his own eyes, but a wise man listens to advice.
The way of a fool is right in his own eyes, but a wise man listens to advice.
New American Standard Bible
The way of a fool is right in his own eyes, But a person who listens to advice is wise.
The way of a fool is right in his own eyes, But a person who listens to advice is wise.
New Century Version
Fools think they are doing right, but the wise listen to advice.
Fools think they are doing right, but the wise listen to advice.
New English Translation
The way of a fool is right in his own opinion, but the one who listens to advice is wise.
The way of a fool is right in his own opinion, but the one who listens to advice is wise.
Amplified Bible
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.
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.
World English Bible
The way of a fool is right in his own eyes, But he who is wise listens to counsel.
The way of a fool is right in his own eyes, But he who is wise listens to counsel.
Geneva Bible (1587)
The way of a foole is right in his owne eyes: but he that heareth counsell, is wise.
The way of a foole is right in his owne eyes: but he that heareth counsell, is wise.
Legacy Standard Bible
The way of an ignorant fool is right in his own eyes,But a wise man is he who listens to counsel.
The way of an ignorant fool is right in his own eyes,But a wise man is he who listens to counsel.
Berean Standard Bible
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 a wise man listens to counsel.
Contemporary English Version
Fools think they know what is best, but a sensible person listens to advice.
Fools think they know what is best, but a sensible person listens to advice.
Complete Jewish Bible
Fools suppose their way is straight, but the wise pay attention to advice.
Fools suppose their way is straight, but the wise pay attention to advice.
Darby Translation
The way of a fool is right in his own eyes; but he that is wise hearkeneth unto counsel.
The way of a fool is right in his own eyes; but he that is wise hearkeneth unto counsel.
George Lamsa Translation
The way of a fool is right in his own eyes; but he who listens to counsel is wise.
The way of a fool is right in his own eyes; but he who listens to counsel is wise.
Good News Translation
Stupid people always think they are right. Wise people listen to advice.
Stupid people always think they are right. Wise people listen to advice.
Lexham English Bible
The way of a fool is upright in his own eyes, but he who listens to advice is wise.
The way of a fool is upright in his own eyes, but he who listens to advice is wise.
Literal Translation
The way of a fool is upright in his own eyes, but he who listens to advice is wise.
The way of a fool is upright in his own eyes, but he who listens to advice is wise.
Miles Coverdale Bible (1535)
Loke what a foole taketh in honde, he thinketh it well done: but he that is wyse, wyl be couceled.
Loke what a foole taketh in honde, he thinketh it well done: but he that is wyse, wyl be couceled.
American Standard Version
The way of a fool is right in his own eyes; But he that is wise hearkeneth unto counsel.
The way of a fool is right in his own eyes; But he that is wise hearkeneth unto counsel.
Bible in Basic English
The way of the foolish man seems right to him? but the wise man gives ear to suggestions.
The way of the foolish man seems right to him? but the wise man gives ear to suggestions.
JPS Old Testament (1917)
The way of a fool is straight in his own eyes; but he that is wise hearkeneth unto counsel.
The way of a fool is straight in his own eyes; but he that is wise hearkeneth unto counsel.
King James Version (1611)
The way of a foole is right in his owne eyes: but he that hearkeneth vnto counsell, is wise.
The way of a foole is right in his owne eyes: but he that hearkeneth vnto counsell, is wise.
Bishop's Bible (1568)
The way of a foole is strayght in his owne eyes: but he that hearkeneth vnto counsayle is wise.
The way of a foole is strayght in his owne eyes: but he that hearkeneth vnto counsayle is wise.
Brenton's Septuagint (LXX)
The ways of fools are right in their own eyes; but a wise man hearkens to counsels.
The ways of fools are right in their own eyes; but a wise man hearkens to counsels.
English Revised Version
The way of the foolish is right in his own eyes: but he that is wise hearkeneth unto counsel.
The way of the foolish is right in his own eyes: but he that is wise hearkeneth unto counsel.
Wycliffe Bible (1395)
The weie of a fool is riytful in hise iyen; but he that is wijs, herith counsels.
The weie of a fool is riytful in hise iyen; but he that is wijs, herith counsels.
Update Bible Version
The way of a fool is right in his own eyes; But he that is wise harkens to counsel.
The way of a fool is right in his own eyes; But he that is wise harkens to counsel.
Webster's Bible Translation
The way of a fool [is] right in his own eyes: but he that hearkeneth to counsel [is] wise.
The way of a fool [is] right in his own eyes: but he that hearkeneth to counsel [is] wise.
New King James Version
The way of a fool is right in his own eyes, But he who heeds counsel is wise.
The way of a fool is right in his own eyes, But he who heeds counsel is wise.
New Living Translation
Fools think their own way is right, but the wise listen to others.
Fools think their own way is right, but the wise listen to others.
New Life Bible
The way of a fool is right in his own eyes, but a wise man listens to good teaching.
The way of a fool is right in his own eyes, but a wise man listens to good teaching.
New Revised Standard
Fools think their own way is right, but the wise listen to advice.
Fools think their own way is right, but the wise listen to advice.
J.B. Rotherham Emphasized Bible
The way of the foolish, is right in his own eyes, but, he that hearkeneth to counsel, is wise.
The way of the foolish, is right in his own eyes, but, he that hearkeneth to counsel, is wise.
Douay-Rheims Bible
The way of a fool is right in his own eyes: but he that is wise hearkeneth unto counsels.
The way of a fool is right in his own eyes: but he that is wise hearkeneth unto counsels.
Revised Standard Version
The way of a fool is right in his own eyes, but a wise man listens to advice.
The way of a fool is right in his own eyes, but a wise man listens to advice.
Young's Literal Translation
The way of a fool [is] right in his own eyes, And whoso is hearkening to counsel [is] wise.
The way of a fool [is] right in his own eyes, And whoso is hearkening to counsel [is] wise.
THE MESSAGE
Fools are headstrong and do what they like; wise people take advice.
Fools are headstrong and do what they like; wise people take advice.
New American Standard Bible (1995)
The way of a fool is right in his own eyes, But a wise man is he who listens to counsel.
The way of a fool is right in his own eyes, But a wise man is he who listens to counsel.
Contextual Overview
15 Fools always think their own way is best, but wise people listen to what others tell them.
Bible Verse Review
from Treasury of Scripure Knowledge
way: Proverbs 3:7, Proverbs 14:16, Proverbs 16:2, Proverbs 16:25, Proverbs 26:12, Proverbs 26:16, Proverbs 28:11, Proverbs 30:12, Luke 18:11, Galatians 6:3
but: Proverbs 1:5, Proverbs 9:9, Proverbs 19:20, Ecclesiastes 4:13, Jeremiah 38:15-28
Reciprocal: Judges 17:6 - right 2 Chronicles 10:6 - took counsel Proverbs 13:10 - with Proverbs 14:12 - General
Cross-References
Genesis 12:2
I will build a great nation from you. I will bless you and make your name famous. People will use your name to bless other people.
I will build a great nation from you. I will bless you and make your name famous. People will use your name to bless other people.
Genesis 12:4
So Abram left Haran just like the Lord said, and Lot went with him. Abram was 75 years old when he left Haran.
So Abram left Haran just like the Lord said, and Lot went with him. Abram was 75 years old when he left Haran.
Genesis 12:5
He took his wife Sarai, his nephew Lot, all the slaves, and all the other things he had gotten in Haran. Then he and his group moved to the land of Canaan.
He took his wife Sarai, his nephew Lot, all the slaves, and all the other things he had gotten in Haran. Then he and his group moved to the land of Canaan.
Genesis 12:16
Pharaoh was kind to Abram because he thought Abram was Sarai's brother. He gave Abram sheep, cattle, donkeys, camels, and men and women servants.
Pharaoh was kind to Abram because he thought Abram was Sarai's brother. He gave Abram sheep, cattle, donkeys, camels, and men and women servants.
Genesis 20:2
Abraham told people that Sarah was his sister. King Abimelech of Gerar heard this. Abimelech wanted Sarah, so he sent some servants to take her.
Abraham told people that Sarah was his sister. King Abimelech of Gerar heard this. Abimelech wanted Sarah, so he sent some servants to take her.
Genesis 40:2
Pharaoh became angry with his baker and wine server,
Pharaoh became angry with his baker and wine server,
Genesis 41:1
Two years later Pharaoh dreamed that he was standing by the Nile River.
Two years later Pharaoh dreamed that he was standing by the Nile River.
Exodus 2:5
Just then, Pharaoh's daughter went to the river to bathe. She saw the basket in the tall grass. Her servants were walking beside the river, so she told one of them to go get the basket.
Just then, Pharaoh's daughter went to the river to bathe. She saw the basket in the tall grass. Her servants were walking beside the river, so she told one of them to go get the basket.
Exodus 2:15
Pharaoh heard about what Moses did, so he decided to kill him. But Moses ran away from Pharaoh and went to the land of Midian. Moses stopped near a well in Midian.
Pharaoh heard about what Moses did, so he decided to kill him. But Moses ran away from Pharaoh and went to the land of Midian. Moses stopped near a well in Midian.
1 Kings 3:1
Solomon made a peace treaty with Pharaoh, the king of Egypt, by marrying his daughter. Solomon brought her to the City of David. This was when Solomon was still building his palace, the Temple of the Lord , and the wall around Jerusalem.
Solomon made a peace treaty with Pharaoh, the king of Egypt, by marrying his daughter. Solomon brought her to the City of David. This was when Solomon was still building his palace, the Temple of the Lord , and the wall around Jerusalem.
Gill's Notes on the Bible
The way of a fool [is] right in his own eyes,.... Whether it be the way of open profaneness, or self-righteousness, it appears to him to be the right way; it seems to him a very plain one, and he finds it pleasant; and, trusting to carnal sense, corrupt reason, and a false judgment, and having a high opinion of himself and his own knowledge, never asks after the right way, nor takes the advice of others;
but he that hearkeneth unto counsel [is] wise; that asks advice and takes it of such who are men of age and experience, men of longer standing, and are wiser than himself; who consults the word of God about the right way of walk, worship, and salvation, and makes the testimonies of God the men of his counsel, which are able to make him wise unto salvation; who hearkens to the counsel of Gospel ministers, and obeys it; and especially to Jesus Christ the wonderful Counsellor, and to the advice he gives, Revelation 3:18; and who not only hears his words, but does them; such an one is a wise man, Matthew 7:24.
