Proverbs 12:15

New English Translation

The way of a fool is right in his own opinion, but the one who listens to advice is wise.

Cross References

Proverbs 1:5

(Let the wise also hear and gain instruction, and let the discerning acquire guidance!)

Proverbs 13:1

A wise son accepts his father’s discipline, but a scoffer does not listen to rebuke.

Proverbs 13:10

With pride comes only contention, but wisdom is with the well-advised.

Proverbs 14:12

There is a way that seems right to a person, but its end is the way that leads to death.

Proverbs 14:16

A wise person is cautious and turns from evil, but a fool throws off restraint and is overconfident.

Proverbs 16:2

All a person’s ways seem right in his own opinion, but the Lord evaluates the motives.

Proverbs 16:25

There is a way that seems right to a person, but its end is the way that leads to death.

Proverbs 19:20

Listen to advice and receive discipline, that you may become wise by the end of your life.

Proverbs 21:2

All of a person’s ways seem right in his own opinion, but the Lord evaluates the motives.

Proverbs 26:12

Do you see a man wise in his own eyes? There is more hope for a fool than for him.

Proverbs 26:16

The sluggard is wiser in his own estimation than seven people who respond with good sense.

Proverbs 28:11

A rich person is wise in his own eyes, but a discerning poor person can evaluate him properly.

Proverbs 3:7

Do not be wise in your own estimation; fear the Lord and turn away from evil.

Proverbs 30:12

There is a generation who are pure in their own eyes and yet are not washed from their filthiness.

Proverbs 9:9

Give instruction to a wise person, and he will become wiser still; teach a righteous person and he will add to his learning.

Ecclesiastes 4:13

A poor but wise youth is better than an old and foolish king who no longer knows how to receive advice.

Luke 18:11

The Pharisee stood and prayed about himself like this: ‘God, I thank you that I am not like other people: extortionists, unrighteous people, adulterers – or even like this tax collector.

Galatians 6:3

For if anyone thinks he is something when he is nothing, he deceives himself.