King James Version
Proverbs 12:15 in the King James Version says “The way of a fool is right in his own eyes: but he that hearkeneth unto counsel is wise.” — study this verse from Proverbs chapter 12 with commentary, cross-references, and original Hebrew word analysis.
“The way of a fool is right in his own eyes: but he that hearkeneth unto counsel is wise.”
Proverbs 12:15 · KJV
The wicked is snared by the transgression of his lips: but the just shall come out of trouble. The wicked: Heb. The snare of the wicked is in the transgression of lips
A man shall be satisfied with good by the fruit of his mouth: and the recompence of a man's hands shall be rendered unto him.
The way of a fool is right in his own eyes: but he that hearkeneth unto counsel is wise.
A fool's wrath is presently known: but a prudent man covereth shame. presently: Heb. in that day
He that speaketh truth sheweth forth righteousness: but a false witness deceit.
KJV Study — Public Domain
“The way”
H1870a road (as trodden); figuratively, a course of life or mode of action, often adverb
“in his own eyes”
H5869an eye (literally or figuratively); by analogy, a fountain (as the eye of the landscape)
“but he that hearkeneth”
H8085to hear intelligently (often with implication of attention, obedience, etc.; causatively, to tell, etc.)
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