Proverbs 12:15

New English Translation

¹⁵The way of a fool^[a] is right^[b] in his own opinion,^[c]
but the one who listens to advice is wise.^[d]

Proverbs 12:15 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.
Proverbs 12:15 sn The fool believes that his own plans and ideas are perfect or “right” (יָשָׁר, yashar); he is satisfied with his own opinion.
Proverbs 12:15 tn Heb “in his own eyes.”
Proverbs 12:15 tn Or “a wise person listens to advice” (cf. NIV, NRSV, TEV, CEV, NLT).

Proverbs 12:15

New King James Version

¹⁵^(A)The way of a fool is right in his own eyes,
But he who heeds counsel is wise.

¹⁵The way of fools seems right to them,^(A)
but the wise listen to advice.^(B)

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