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Proverbs 12:15 - Compare All Versions

Proverbs 12:15 NIV (New International Version)

The way of fools seems right to them, but the wise listen to advice.

Proverbs 12:15 ESV (English Standard Version 2025)

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

Proverbs 12:15 NLT (New Living Translation)

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

Proverbs 12:15 CSB (Christian Standard Bible)

A fool’s way is right in his own eyes,  but whoever listens to counsel is wise.

Proverbs 12:15 KJV (King James Version)

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

Proverbs 12:15 NKJV (New King James Version)

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

Proverbs 12:15 MSG (The Message)

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

Proverbs 12:15 NASB2020 (New American Standard Bible - NASB)

The way of a fool is right in his own eyes, But a person who listens to advice is wise.

Proverbs 12:15 AMP (Amplified Bible)

The way of the [arrogant] fool [who rejects God’s wisdom] is right in his own eyes, But a wise and prudent man is he who listens to counsel. [Prov 3:7; 9:9; 21:2]

Proverbs 12:15 NET (New English Translation)

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