Proverbs 12:15 · KJV
“The way of a fool {is} right in his own eyes: but he that hearkeneth unto counsel {is} wise.”
— Proverbs 12:15
A man shall be satisfied with good by the fruit of {his} mouth: and the recompence of a man's hands shall be rendered unto him.
A fool's wrath is presently known: but a prudent {man} covereth shame. {presently: Heb. in that day}
Proverbs 12 — Context
The wicked is snared by the transgression of {his} lips: but the just shall come out of trouble. {The wicked...: Heb. The snare of the wicked is in the transgression of lips}
14A man shall be satisfied with good by the fruit of {his} mouth: and the recompence of a man's hands shall be rendered unto him.
15The way of a fool {is} right in his own eyes: but he that hearkeneth unto counsel {is} wise.
16A fool's wrath is presently known: but a prudent {man} covereth shame. {presently: Heb. in that day}
17{He that} speaketh truth sheweth forth righteousness: but a false witness deceit.
Cross References
Proverbs 3:7
Be not wise in thine own eyes: fear the LORD, 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 19:20
Hear counsel, and receive instruction, that thou mayest be wise in thy latter end.
Proverbs 14:16
A wise {man} feareth, and departeth from evil: but the fool rageth, and is confident.
Proverbs 16:2
All the ways of a man {are} clean in his own eyes; but the LORD weigheth the spirits.
Proverbs 16:25
There is a way that seemeth right unto a man, but the end thereof {are} the ways of death.
Proverbs 14:12
There is a way which seemeth right unto a man, but the end thereof {are} the ways of death.
Proverbs 1:5
A wise {man} will hear, and will increase learning; and a man of understanding shall attain unto wise counsels: