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

Other Translations of Proverbs 12:15

King James Version

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

English Standard Version

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

The Message

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

New King James Version

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

New Living Translation

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

Matthew Henry's Commentary on Proverbs 12:15

Commentary on Proverbs 12:15

(Read Proverbs 12:15)

A fool, in the sense of Scripture, means a wicked man, one who acts contrary to the wisdom that is from above. His rule is, to do what is right in his own eyes.

31 Whoever heeds life-giving correction will be at home among the wise.

32 Those who disregard discipline despise themselves, but the one who heeds correction gains understanding.

33 Wisdom's instruction is to fear the Lord, and humility comes before honor.

Other Translations of Proverbs 15:31-33

King James Version

31 The ear that heareth the reproof of life abideth among the wise.

32 He that refuseth instruction instruction: or, correction despiseth his own soul: but he that heareth reproof getteth understanding.

33 The fear of the Lord is the instruction of wisdom; and before honour is humility.

English Standard Version

31 The ear that listens to life-giving reproof will dwell among the wise.

32 Whoever ignores instruction despises himself, but he who listens to reproof gains intelligence.

33 The fear of the Lord is instruction in wisdom, and humility comes before honor.

The Message

31 Listen to good advice if you want to live well, an honored guest among wise men and women.

32 An undisciplined, self-willed life is puny; an obedient, God-willed life is spacious.

33 Fear-of-God is a school in skilled living - first you learn humility, then you experience glory.

New King James Version

31 The ear that hears the rebukes of life Will abide among the wise.

32 He who disdains instruction despises his own soul, But he who heeds rebuke gets understanding.

33 The fear of the Lord is the instruction of wisdom, And before honor is humility.

New Living Translation

31 If you listen to constructive criticism, you will be at home among the wise.

32 If you reject discipline, you only harm yourself; but if you listen to correction, you grow in understanding.

33 Fear of the Lord teaches wisdom; humility precedes honor.

Matthew Henry's Commentary on Proverbs 15:31-33

Commentary on Proverbs 15:31

(Read Proverbs 15:31)

Faithful, friendly reproofs help spiritual life, and lead to eternal life.

Commentary on Proverbs 15:32

(Read Proverbs 15:32)

Sinners undervalue their own souls; therefore they prefer the body before the soul, and wrong the soul to please the body.

Commentary on Proverbs 15:33

(Read Proverbs 15:33)

The fear of the Lord will dispose us to search the Scriptures with reverence; and it will cause us to follow the leadings of the Holy Spirit. While we humbly place all our dependence on the grace of God, we are exalted in the righteousness of Christ.

20 Listen to advice and accept discipline, and at the end you will be counted among the wise.

Other Translations of Proverbs 19:20

King James Version

20 Hear counsel, and receive instruction, that thou mayest be wise in thy latter end.

English Standard Version

20 Listen to advice and accept instruction, that you may gain wisdom in the future.

The Message

20 Take good counsel and accept correction - that's the way to live wisely and well.

New King James Version

20 Listen to counsel and receive instruction, That you may be wise in your latter days.

New Living Translation

20 Get all the advice and instruction you can, so you will be wise the rest of your life.

Matthew Henry's Commentary on Proverbs 19:20

Commentary on Proverbs 19:20

(Read Proverbs 19:20)

Those that would be wise in their latter end, must be taught and ruled when young.