Proverbs 12:15
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Proverbs 12:15 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Proverbs 12:15 is a verse from the book of Proverbs in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "The way of a fool is right in his own eyes: but he that hearkeneth unto counsel is wise." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Proverbs 12:15 — KJV
“The way of a fool is right in his own eyes: but he that hearkeneth unto counsel is wise.”
— Proverbs 12:15 (KJV)
Proverbs 12:15 in Context — About the Book of Proverbs
Proverbs is distilled wisdom for ordinary decisions — money, words, work, friendship, marriage, anger, and the tongue. Its premise is simple: the fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom. Thirty-one chapters make it the classic one-chapter-a-day book for praying through daily choices.
Cross-References for Proverbs 12:15
“Every way of a man is right in his own eyes: but the LORD pondereth the hearts.”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 12:15: way, right, own
“Answer a fool according to his folly, lest he be wise in his own conceit. conceit: Heb. eyes”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 12:15: fool, own, eyes
“And I bowed down my head, and worshipped the LORD, and blessed the LORD God of my master Abraham, which had led me in the right way to take my master's brother's daughter unto his son.”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 12:15: way, right, own
“And she put her widow's garments off from her, and covered her with a vail, and wrapped herself, and sat in an open place, which is by the way to Timnath; for she saw that Shelah was grown, and she was not given unto him to wife. an open...: Heb. the door of eyes, or, of Enajim”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 12:15: way, own, eyes
“Then the LORD opened the eyes of Balaam, and he saw the angel of the LORD standing in the way, and his sword drawn in his hand: and he bowed down his head, and fell flat on his face. fell...: or, bowed himself”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 12:15: way, own, eyes
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