Proverbs 12:15

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

Fools think they know what is best, but a sensible person listens to advice.

Cross References

Proverbs 1:5

If you are already wise, you will become even wiser. And if you are clever, you will learn to understand

Proverbs 13:1

Children with good sense accept correction from their parents, but stubborn children ignore it completely.

Proverbs 13:10

Too much pride causes trouble. Be sensible and take advice.

Proverbs 14:12

You may think you are on the right road and still end up dead.

Proverbs 14:16

Only a stupid fool is never cautious— so be extra careful and stay out of trouble.

Proverbs 16:2

We may think we know what is right, but the LORD is the judge of our motives.

Proverbs 16:25

Sometimes what seems right is really a road to death.

Proverbs 19:20

Pay attention to advice and accept correction, so you can live sensibly.

Proverbs 21:2

We may think we are doing the right thing, but the LORD always knows what is in our hearts.

Proverbs 26:12

There is more hope for a fool than for someone who says, “I'm really clever!”

Proverbs 26:16

A lazy person says, “I am cleverer than everyone else.”

Proverbs 28:11

The rich think highly of themselves, but anyone poor and sensible sees right through them.

Proverbs 3:7

Don't ever think that you are wise enough, but respect the LORD and stay away from evil.

Proverbs 30:12

others think they are perfect, but they are stained by sin.

Proverbs 9:9

If you have good sense, instruction will help you to have even better sense. And if you live right, education will help you to know even more.

Ecclesiastes 4:13

You may be poor and young. But if you are wise, you are better off than a foolish old king who won't listen to advice.

Luke 18:11

The Pharisee stood over by himself and prayed, “God, I thank you that I am not greedy, dishonest, and unfaithful in marriage like other people. And I am really glad that I am not like that tax collector over there.

Galatians 6:3

If you think you are better than others, when you really aren't, you are wrong.