Proverbs 12:15

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

biblegateway Pro 12:15

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

biblegateway Pro 12:15

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

biblegateway Pro 12:15

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

biblegateway Pro 12:15

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

SABDAweb Pro 12:15

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

bibleoremus Pro 12:15

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

biblegateway Pro 12:15

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

biblegateway Pro 12:15

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

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).