Proverbs 12:15

The English Standar Version

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

Cross References

Proverbs 1:5

Let the wise hear and increase in learning, and the one who understands obtain guidance,

Proverbs 13:1

A wise son hears his father's instruction, but a scoffer does not listen to rebuke.

Proverbs 13:10

By insolence comes nothing but strife, but with those who take advice is wisdom.

Proverbs 14:12

There is a way that seems right to a man, but its end is the way to death.[3]

Proverbs 14:16

One who is wise is cautious[4] and turns away from evil, but a fool is reckless and careless.

Proverbs 16:2

All the ways of a man are pure in his own eyes, but the LORD weighs the spirit.

Proverbs 16:25

There is a way that seems right to a man, but its end is the way to death.[2]

Proverbs 19:20

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

Proverbs 21:2

Every way of a man is right in his own eyes, but the LORD weighs the heart.

Proverbs 26:12

Do you see a man who is 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 eyes than seven men who can answer sensibly.

Proverbs 28:11

A rich man is wise in his own eyes, but a poor man who has understanding will find him out.

Proverbs 3:7

Be not wise in your own eyes; fear the LORD, and turn away from evil.

Proverbs 30:12

There are those who are clean in their own eyes but are not washed of their filth.

Proverbs 9:9

Give instruction[2] to a wise man, and he will be still wiser; teach a righteous man, and he will increase in learning.

Ecclesiastes 4:13

Better was a poor and wise youth than an old and foolish king who no longer knew how to take advice.

Luke 18:11

The Pharisee, standing by himself, prayed[1] thus: 'God, I thank you that I am not like other men, extortioners, unjust, adulterers, or even like this tax collector.

Galatians 6:3

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