Proverbs 12:15,18
Proverbs 12:15 The Message (MSG)
Fools are headstrong and do what they like; wise people take advice.
Proverbs 12:18 The Message (MSG)
Rash language cuts and maims, but there is healing in the words of the wise.
Proverbs 12:15 King James Version (KJV)
The way of a fool is right in his own eyes: But he that hearkeneth unto counsel is wise.
Proverbs 12:18 King James Version (KJV)
There is that speaketh like the piercings of a sword: But the tongue of the wise is health.
Proverbs 12:15 New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)
The way of a fool is right in his own eyes, But a wise man is he who listens to counsel.
Proverbs 12:18 New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)
There is one who speaks rashly like the thrusts of a sword, But the tongue of the wise brings healing.
Proverbs 12:15 New Century Version (NCV)
Fools think they are doing right, but the wise listen to advice.
Proverbs 12:18 New Century Version (NCV)
Careless words stab like a sword, but wise words bring healing.
Proverbs 12:15 American Standard Version (ASV)
The way of a fool is right in his own eyes; But he that is wise hearkeneth unto counsel.
Proverbs 12:18 American Standard Version (ASV)
There is that speaketh rashly like the piercings of a sword; But the tongue of the wise is health.
Proverbs 12:15 New International Version (NIV)
The way of fools seems right to them, but the wise listen to advice.
Proverbs 12:18 New International Version (NIV)
The words of the reckless pierce like swords, but the tongue of the wise brings healing.
Proverbs 12:15 New King James Version (NKJV)
The way of a fool is right in his own eyes, But he who heeds counsel is wise.
Proverbs 12:18 New King James Version (NKJV)
There is one who speaks like the piercings of a sword, But the tongue of the wise promotes health.
Proverbs 12:15 Amplified Bible (AMP)
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 12:18 Amplified Bible (AMP)
There is one who speaks rashly like the thrusts of a sword, But the tongue of the wise brings healing.
Proverbs 12:15 New Living Translation (NLT)
Fools think their own way is right, but the wise listen to others.
Proverbs 12:18 New Living Translation (NLT)
Some people make cutting remarks, but the words of the wise bring healing.
Proverbs 12:15 The Passion Translation (TPT)
A fool is in love with his own opinion, but wisdom means being teachable.
Proverbs 12:18 The Passion Translation (TPT)
Reckless words are like the thrusts of a sword, cutting remarks meant to stab and to hurt. But the words of the wise soothe and heal.
Proverbs 12:15 English Standard Version 2025 (ESV)
The way of a fool is right in his own eyes, but a wise man listens to advice.
