Proverbs 12:15

NETBible

The way of a fool 1  is right 2  in his own opinion, 3  but the one who listens to advice is wise. 4 

NIV ©

The way of a fool seems right to him, but a wise man listens to advice.

NASB ©

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

NLT ©

Fools think they need no advice, but the wise listen to others.

MSG ©

Fools are headstrong and do what they like; wise people take advice.

BBE ©

The way of the foolish man seems right to him? but the wise man gives ear to suggestions.

NRSV ©

Fools think their own way is right, but the wise listen to advice.

NKJV ©

The way of a fool is right in his own eyes, But he who heeds counsel is wise.

KJV
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NASB ©
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NETBible

The way of a fool 1  is right 2  in his own opinion, 3  but the one who listens to advice is wise. 4 

NET Notes

1 sn The way of a fool describes a headlong course of actions (“way” is an idiom for conduct) that is not abandoned even when wise advice is offered.

2 sn The fool believes that his own plans and ideas are perfect or “right” (יָשָׁר, yashar); he is satisfied with his own opinion.

3 tn Heb “in his own eyes.”

4 tn Or “a wise person listens to advice” (cf. NIV, NRSV, TEV, CEV, NLT).