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Proverbs 12:15

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

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Proverbs 12:15 in other translations

KJV King James Version

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

BSB Berean Standard Bible

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

WEB World English Bible

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

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12 The wicked desireth the net of evil [men]; but the root of the righteous yieldeth [fruit].

13 In the transgression of the lips is an evil snare; but a righteous [man] shall go forth out of trouble.

14 A man is satisfied with good by the fruit of his mouth; and the recompense 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 is wise hearkeneth unto counsel.

16 The vexation of the fool is presently known; but a prudent [man] covereth shame.

17 He that uttereth truth sheweth forth righteousness; but a false witness deceit.

18 There is that babbleth like the piercings of a sword; but the tongue of the wise is health.

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