Proverbs 12:15

Easy To Read Version

A foolish person always thinks his own way is best. But a wise person listens to the things other people tell him.

Cross References

Proverbs 1:5

Even wise people should listen to these words. They will learn more and become even wiser. And people who are skilled at solving problems will gain even more understanding.

Proverbs 13:1

A wise son listens carefully when his father tells him what to do. But a proud person does not listen when people try to correct him.

Proverbs 13:10

People who think they are better than other people only cause trouble. But people who listen to the things other people tell them are wise.

Proverbs 14:12

There is a way that people think is right. But that way leads only to death.

Proverbs 14:16

A wise man respects the Lord and stays away from evil. But a foolish man does things without thinking—he is not careful.

Proverbs 16:2

A person thinks everything he does is right. But the Lord judges the real reasons people do things.

Proverbs 16:25

There is a way that seems right to people. But that way leads only to death.

Proverbs 19:20

Listen to advice and accept discipline. Then you will become wise.

Proverbs 21:2

A person thinks everything he does is right. But the Lord judges the real reasons people do things.

Proverbs 26:12

A person who thinks he is wise when he is not is worse than a fool.

Proverbs 26:16

A lazy person thinks he is very wise. He thinks he is smarter than seven men that can give good reasons for their ideas.

Proverbs 28:11

Rich people always think they are wise. But a poor person that is wise can see the truth.

Proverbs 3:7

Don’t depend on your own wisdom. But respect the Lord and stay away from evil.

Proverbs 30:12

Some people think they are good but they are really very bad.

Proverbs 9:9

If you teach a wise man, then he will become wiser. If you teach a good man, then he will learn more.

Ecclesiastes 4:13

A young leader that is poor but wise is better than a king that is old but foolish. That old king does not listen to warnings.

Luke 18:11

The Pharisee stood alone, away from the tax collector. When the Pharisee prayed, he said, ‘O God, I thank you that I am not as bad as other people. I am not like men that steal, cheat, or do the sin of adultery. {\cf2\super [286]} I thank you that I am better than this tax collector.

Galatians 6:3

If a person thinks that he is important when he is really not important, he is only fooling himself.