that he may turn away from Sheol beneath. The Holy Bible, English Standard Version. Proverbs 12:15 Parallel Verses [⇓ See commentary ⇓] Proverbs 12:15, NIV: "The way of fools seems right to them, but the wise listen to advice." 15 yThe way of a fool is right in his own eyes, but a wise man listens to advice. Font Size Proverbs 16:2. An intelligent heart acquires … 14:12; 16:25], ch. NIV 15 The way of fools seems right to them, but the wise listen to advice. 19:17; Isa. 12 Do you see a man ... Library. but it makes itself known even in the midst of fools. ch. A man’s spirit will endure sickness, but a crushed spirit who can bear? [k]16 (BS)Every prudent man acts with knowledge,    (BT)but a fool flaunts his folly.17 A wicked messenger falls into trouble,    but (BU)a faithful envoy brings healing.18 Poverty and disgrace come to him who (BV)ignores instruction,    (BW)but whoever (BX)heeds reproof is honored.19 (BY)A desire fulfilled is sweet to the soul,    but to turn away from evil is an abomination to fools.20 Whoever walks with the wise becomes wise,    but the companion of fools will suffer harm.21 (BZ)Disaster[l] pursues sinners,    (CA)but the righteous are rewarded with good.22 (CB)A good man leaves an inheritance to his children's children,    but (CC)the sinner's wealth is laid up for the righteous.23 The fallow ground of the poor would yield much food,    but it is swept away through (CD)injustice.24 (CE)Whoever spares the rod hates his son,    but he who loves him is diligent to discipline him. 1. 15 y The way of a ... Want more study resources? An excellent wife is the crown of her husband, but she who brings shame is like rottenness in his bones. Update. for there you do not meet words of knowledge. 13 A wise son hears his father’s instruction, but q a scoffer does not listen to rebuke. 2 A good man b obtains favor from the Lord, but a man of evil devices he condemns. 15 y The way of a fool is right in his own eyes, but a wise man listens to advice. but to turn away from evil is an abomination to fools. English Standard Version. but a the mouth of a fool brings ruin near. English Standard Version. King James Bible The way of a fool is right in his own eyes: but he that hearkeneth unto counsel is wise. 44:21; John 2:24; See 1 Sam. Those who devise good meet[r] (DL)steadfast love and faithfulness.23 In all toil there is profit,    but mere talk (DM)tends only to poverty.24 The crown of the wise is their wealth,    but the folly of fools brings folly.25 A truthful witness saves lives,    but one who (DN)breathes out lies is deceitful.26 In the fear of the Lord one has (DO)strong confidence,    and (DP)his children will have (DQ)a refuge.27 The fear of the Lord is (DR)a fountain of life,    that one may (DS)turn away from the snares of death.28 In (DT)a multitude of people is the glory of a king,    but without people a prince is ruined.29 Whoever is (DU)slow to anger has great understanding,    but he who has a hasty temper exalts folly.30 A tranquil[s] heart gives (DV)life to the flesh,    but (DW)envy[t] makes (DX)the bones rot.31 Whoever oppresses a poor man (DY)insults his (DZ)Maker,    (EA)but he who is generous to the needy honors him.32 (EB)The wicked is overthrown through his evildoing,    but (EC)the righteous finds refuge in his death.33 Wisdom (ED)rests in the heart of a man of understanding,    but it makes itself known even in the midst of fools. Crossway Bibles, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. English Standard Version (ESV) Bible Book List. 4 An excellent wife is the crown of her husband, A good man #ch. 3 As the heavens for height, and the earth for depth, so the heart of kings is unsearchable. 17 Whoever heeds instruction is on d the path to life, but he who rejects reproof leads others astray. 9:16, 56], ch. 49:10stupid. Proverbs 12:15 NIV Proverbs 12:15 NLT Proverbs 12:15 ESV Proverbs 12:15 NASB Proverbs 12:15 KJV Proverbs 12:15 Bible Apps Proverbs 12:15 Biblia Paralela Proverbs 12:15 Chinese Bible Proverbs 12:15 French Bible Proverbs 12:15 German Bible Alphabetical: a advice but counsel eyes fool he him his in is listens man of own right seems The to way who wise 17. than to play the great man and lack bread. 6 Blessings are on the head of the righteous,. to walk in the ways of darkness, but a babbling fool will come to ruin.. 9 r Whoever walks in integrity walks securely,. | English Standard Version 2016 (ESV) | Download The Bible App Now. 7 o The memory of the righteous is a blessing,. 19:1 ; 28:6 ). The way of a fool is right in his own eyes, but a wise man listens to advice. Whoever loves discipline loves knowledge,but he who #ch. A slight variation allows the writer(s) to use the same image to make a related point (as in 17:3 ; 27:21 ) or to substitute a word or two to achieve greater clarity or a different emphasis (cf. but whoever gathers little by little will increase it. but with those who take advice is wisdom. but his wrath falls on one who acts shamefully. Subscribe to a study package to unlock the ESV Study Bible, the interactive Knowing the Bible study series, the Preaching the Word commentary series, and more. Proverbs 12 The Proverbs of Solomon. 8:35obtains favor from the Lord,but a man of evil devices he condemns. but the belly of the wicked suffers want. English Standard Version (ESV). 7:9; James 1:19], Gen. 49:18; Ps. By the mouth of a fool comes a rod for his back, but the lips of the wise will preserve them. 13 My son, o eat honey, for it is good,. Proverbs 12:15, KJV: "The way of a fool is right in his own eyes: but he that hearkeneth unto counsel is wise." The tongue of the wise commends knowledge, but the mouths of fools pour out folly. 14:12; 16:25]. 5:12; 15:10 hates reproof is #Ps. The way of a fool is right in his own eyes, but a wise man … The vexation of a fool is known at once, but the prudent ignores an insult. Proverbs 21:2; Proverbs 12:15; Proverbs 30:12. [u]34 Righteousness exalts a nation,    but sin is a reproach to any people.35 A servant who deals wisely has (EE)the king's favor,    but his wrath falls on one who acts shamefully.15 (EF)A soft answer turns away wrath,    but (EG)a harsh word stirs up anger.2 The tongue of the wise commends knowledge,    but (EH)the mouths of fools pour out folly.3 (EI)The eyes of the Lord are in every place,    keeping watch on the evil and the good.4 (EJ)A gentle[v] tongue is (EK)a tree of life,    but (EL)perverseness in it breaks the spirit.5 (EM)A fool (EN)despises his father's instruction,    but (EO)whoever heeds reproof is prudent.6 In the house of the righteous there is much treasure,    but trouble befalls the income of the wicked.7 (EP)The lips of the wise spread knowledge;    (EQ)not so the hearts of fools. ESV® Text Edition: 2016. Starting your free trial of Bible Gateway Plus is easy. 3:7; 16:2; 21:2; 26:12; [ch. [p]13 Even in laughter the heart may ache,    and (CX)the end of joy may be (CY)grief.14 The backslider in heart will be (CZ)filled with the fruit of his ways,    and (DA)a good man will be filled with the fruit of his ways.15 (DB)The simple believes everything,    but the prudent gives thought to his steps.16 (DC)One who is wise is cautious[q] and (DD)turns away from evil,    but a fool is reckless and careless.17 A man of (DE)quick temper acts foolishly,    and a man of evil devices is hated.18 The simple inherit folly,    but the prudent are crowned with knowledge.19 (DF)The evil bow down before the good,    the wicked at the gates of the righteous.20 (DG)The poor is disliked even by his neighbor,    (DH)but the rich has many friends.21 Whoever (DI)despises his neighbor is a sinner,    but (DJ)blessed is he who is generous to the poor.22 Do they not go astray who (DK)devise evil? 1 Whoever loves discipline loves knowledge, but he who z hates reproof is a stupid. 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[m]25 (CF)The righteous has enough to satisfy his appetite,    but the belly of the wicked suffers want.14 (CG)The wisest of women (CH)builds her house,    but folly with her own hands (CI)tears it down.2 Whoever (CJ)walks in uprightness fears the Lord,    but he who is (CK)devious in his ways despises him.3 By the mouth of a fool comes (CL)a rod for his back,[n]    (CM)but the lips of the wise will preserve them.4 Where there are no oxen, the manger is clean,    but abundant crops come by the strength of the ox.5 (CN)A faithful witness does not lie,    but (CO)a false witness breathes out lies.6 (CP)A scoffer seeks wisdom (CQ)in vain,    but (CR)knowledge is easy for a man of understanding.7 Leave the presence of a fool,    for there you do not meet words of knowledge.8 The wisdom of the prudent is to discern his way,    but the folly of fools is deceiving.9 (CS)Fools mock at the guilt offering,    but the upright enjoy acceptance. 12 Whoever loves discipline loves knowledge, but he who hates reproof is stupid. ( A) The way of a fool is right in his own eyes, but a wise man listens to advice. The repetition of entire proverbs (compare 6:10-11 with 24:33-34; 14:12 with 16:25; 18:8 with 26:22; 20:16 with 27:13; 21:19 with 25:24) or parts of proverbs may serve a poetic purpose. but the root of the righteous bears fruit. Crossway Bibles, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Proverbs 12:15 ESV 15 The way of a fool is right in his own eyes, but a wise man listens to advice. but the way of the treacherous is their ruin. A gentle tongue is a tree of life, but perverseness in it breaks the spirit. 17; Eccles. 15. 12 Whoever loves discipline loves knowledge,    but he who (A)hates reproof is (B)stupid.2 A good man (C)obtains favor from the Lord,    but a man of evil devices he condemns.3 No one is established by wickedness,    but the root of (D)the righteous will never be moved.4 (E)An excellent wife is (F)the crown of her husband,    but she who (G)brings shame is like (H)rottenness in his bones.5 (I)The thoughts of the righteous are just;    the counsels of the wicked are deceitful.6 The words of the wicked (J)lie in wait for blood,    but (K)the mouth of the upright delivers them.7 (L)The wicked are (M)overthrown and are no more,    (N)but the house of the righteous will stand.8 A man is commended according to his good sense,    but one of twisted mind is (O)despised.9 Better to be lowly and have a servant    than to play the great man and lack bread.10 (P)Whoever is righteous has regard for the life of his beast,    but the mercy of the wicked is cruel.11 (Q)Whoever works his land (R)will have plenty of bread,    (S)but he who follows (T)worthless pursuits lacks sense.12 Whoever is wicked covets (U)the spoil of evildoers,    but the root of the righteous bears fruit.13 An evil man is ensnared (V)by the transgression of his lips,[a]    (W)but the righteous escapes from trouble.14 From the fruit of his mouth (X)a man is satisfied with good,    (Y)and the work of a man's hand comes back to him.15 (Z)The way of a fool is right in his own eyes,    but a wise man listens to advice.16 (AA)The vexation of a fool is known at once,    but the prudent ignores an insult.17 (AB)Whoever speaks[b] the truth gives honest evidence,    but (AC)a false witness utters deceit.18 (AD)There is one whose rash words are like sword thrusts,    but the tongue of the wise brings (AE)healing.19 Truthful lips endure forever,    but (AF)a lying tongue is but for a moment.20 Deceit is in the heart of (AG)those who devise evil,    but those who plan peace have joy.21 (AH)No ill befalls the righteous,    but the wicked are filled with trouble.22 (AI)Lying lips are (AJ)an abomination to the Lord,    (AK)but those who act faithfully are his delight.23 (AL)A prudent man conceals knowledge,    (AM)but the heart of fools proclaims folly.24 (AN)The hand of the diligent will rule,    while the slothful will be (AO)put to forced labor.25 (AP)Anxiety in a man's heart weighs him down,    but a good word makes him glad.26 One who is righteous is a guide to his neighbor,[c]    but the way of the wicked leads them astray.27 (AQ)Whoever is slothful will not roast his game,    but the diligent man will get precious wealth. 4:18; [Num. You’re already logged in with your Bible Gateway account. but the prudent gives thought to his steps. Subscribe to a study package to unlock the ESV Study Bible, the interactive Knowing the Bible study series, the … but the companion of fools will suffer harm. if you find it, there will … 23:10]; See Job 19:25-27, 2 Chr. Whoever is righteous has regard for the life of his beast, but the mercy of the wicked is cruel. but p the name of the wicked will rot.. 8 q The wise of heart will receive commandments,. Proverbs 12:15 English Standard Version (ESV) 15 The way of a fool is right in his own eyes, but a wise man listens to advice. A. Proverbs 18:12-15 ESV. Whoever is righteous has regard for the life of his beast, but the mercy of the wicked is cruel. but the tent of the upright will flourish. Upgrade to Bible Gateway Plus, and take your Bible knowledge to a new level this year! Whoever loves discipline loves knowledge, but he who hates reproof is stupid. Proverbs 12:15; Proverbs 26:12. 16 The wage of the righteous leads c to life, the gain of the wicked to sin. [d]28 (AR)In the path of righteousness is life,    and in its pathway there is no death.13 A wise son hears his father's instruction,    but (AS)a scoffer does not listen to rebuke.2 From the fruit of his mouth a man (AT)eats what is good,    but the desire of the treacherous (AU)is for violence.3 (AV)Whoever guards his mouth preserves his life;    (AW)he who opens wide his lips (AX)comes to ruin.4 (AY)The soul of the sluggard craves and gets nothing,    while the soul of the diligent (AZ)is richly supplied.5 The righteous hates falsehood,    but the wicked brings shame[e] and disgrace.6 (BA)Righteousness guards him whose (BB)way is blameless,    but sin overthrows the wicked.7 (BC)One pretends to be rich,[f] yet has nothing;    (BD)another pretends to be poor,[g] yet has great wealth.8 The ransom of a man's life is his wealth,    but a poor man (BE)hears no threat.9 (BF)The light of the righteous rejoices,    but (BG)the lamp of the wicked will be put out.10 (BH)By insolence comes nothing but strife,    but with those who take advice is wisdom.11 (BI)Wealth gained hastily[h] will dwindle,    but whoever gathers little by little will increase it.12 Hope deferred makes the heart sick,    (BJ)but a desire fulfilled is (BK)a tree of life.13 Whoever (BL)despises (BM)the word[i] brings destruction on himself,    but he who reveres the commandment[j] will be (BN)rewarded.14 The teaching of the wise is (BO)a fountain of life,    that one may (BP)turn away from the snares of death.15 (BQ)Good sense wins (BR)favor,    but the way of the treacherous is their ruin. 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