Proverbs 12:15 — Bible Verse (KJV)

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

Proverbs 12:15 — King James Version (KJV), 1611

Proverbs 12:15 in 6 Bible Translations

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Proverbs 12:15 WEB — World English Bible (2000)

“The way of a fool is right in his own eyes, but he who is wise listens to counsel.”

Proverbs 12:15 — World English Bible

Proverbs 12:15 ASV — American Standard Version (1901)

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

Proverbs 12:15 — American Standard Version

Proverbs 12:15 YLT — Young's Literal Translation (1862)

“The way of a fool <FI>is<Fi> right in his own eyes, And whoso is hearkening to counsel <FI>is<Fi> wise.”

Proverbs 12:15 — Young's Literal Translation

Proverbs 12:15 DBY — Darby Translation (1890)

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

Proverbs 12:15 — Darby Translation

Proverbs 12:15 GEN — Geneva Bible (1599)

“The way of a foole is right in his owne eyes: but he that heareth counsell, is wise.”

Proverbs 12:15 — Geneva Bible

Proverbs 12:15 in Context — Proverbs 12

13 The wicked is snared by the transgression of his lips: but the just shall come out of trouble.

14 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.

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

16 A fool’s wrath is presently known: but a prudent man covereth shame.

17 He that speaketh truth sheweth forth righteousness: but a false witness deceit.

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What Does Proverbs 12:15 Mean?

Proverbs 12:15 is a verse from the Book of Proverbs, part of the Old Testament. It appears in Proverbs chapter 12. Use The Living Sword's word-by-word study mode to explore every word in the original Hebrew and Aramaic.

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