PROV 12:15 Parallel Verse View

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BrLXX Ὁδοὶ ἀφρόνων ὀρθαὶ ἐνώπιον αὐτῶν, εἰσακούει δὲ συμβουλίας σοφός.
(Hodoi afronōn orthai enōpion autōn, eisakouei de sumboulias sofos. )

BrTr The ways of fools are right in their own eyes; but a wise man hearkens to counsels.

ULT The way of a fool is right in his eyes,
⇔ but a wise one listens to counsel.

UST Foolish people always think that what they are doing is right;
⇔ but wise people listen to what other people advise them to do.

OEB No OEB PROV book available

WEBBE The way of a fool is right in his own eyes,
⇔ but he who is wise listens to counsel.

WMBB (Same as above)

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

LSV The way of a fool [is] right in his own eyes,
And whoever is listening to counsel [is] wise.

FBV Stupid people think they're on the right track, but if you're wise you listen to advice.

T4T ⇔ Foolish people always think that what they are doing is right;
⇔ wise people heed other people when they give them good advice.

LEB • The way of a fool is upright in his own eyes, but he who listens to advice is wise.

BBE The way of the foolish man seems right to him? but the wise man gives ear to suggestions.

Moff A fool is sure that his own way is right:
⇔ sensible men will listen to advice.

JPS The way of a fool is straight in his own eyes; but he that is wise hearkeneth unto counsel.

ASV The way of a fool is right in his own eyes;
⇔ But he that is wise hearkeneth unto counsel.

DRA The way of a fool is right in his own eyes: but he that is wise hearkeneth unto counsels.

YLT The way of a fool [is] right in his own eyes, And whoso is hearkening to counsel [is] wise.

Drby The way of a fool is right in his own eyes; but he that is wise hearkeneth unto counsel.

RV The way of the foolish is right in his own eyes: but he that is wise hearkeneth unto counsel.
(The way of the foolish is right in his own eyes: but he that is wise hearkeneth/hearkens unto counsel. )

SLT The way of the foolish is right in his eyes: and the wise one heard to counsel.

Wbstr The way of a fool is right in his own eyes: but he that hearkeneth to counsel is wise.

KJB-1769 The way of a fool is right in his own eyes: but he that hearkeneth unto counsel is wise.
(The way of a fool is right in his own eyes: but he that hearkeneth/hearkens unto council/counsel is wise. )

KJB-1611 The way of a foole is right in his owne eyes: but he that hearkeneth vnto counsell, is wise.
(Modernised spelling is same as from KJB-1769 above, apart from punctuation)

Bshps The way of a foole is strayght in his owne eyes: but he that hearkeneth vnto counsayle is wise.
(The way of a fool is straight in his own eyes: but he that hearkeneth/hearkens unto counsayle is wise.)

Gnva The way of a foole is right in his owne eyes: but he that heareth counsell, is wise.
(The way of a fool is right in his own eyes: but he that heareth/hears council/counsel, is wise. )

Cvdl Loke what a foole taketh in honde, he thinketh it well done: but he that is wyse, wyl be couceled.
(Look what a fool taketh/takes in hand, he thinketh/thinks it well done: but he that is wise, will be couceled.)

Wycl The weie of a fool is riytful in hise iyen; but he that is wijs, herith counsels.
(The way of a fool is rightful in his eyes; but he that is wise, heareth/hears counsels.)

Luth Dem Narren gefällt seine Weise wohl; aber wer Rat gehorcht; der ist weise.
(To_him fool(n) pleases his way/manner probably/well; but who advice obeys; the/of_the is wise.)

ClVg Via stulti recta in oculis ejus; qui autem sapiens est audit consilia.
(Via fools straight in/into/on eyes his; who/which however wise it_is listens plans. )

SOTN SIL Open Translator’s Notes:

Section 10:1–22:16: This is the main collection of Solomon’s proverbs

This section is the main collection of Solomon’s proverbs. It has a very different structure from the longer poetic lectures of chapters 1–9. It consists mostly of individual couplets (two-line poems) that are each one verse in length. With the exception of the title (10:1a), paragraph breaks will not be indicated in the Notes or Display. You may of course choose to start each proverb as a separate paragraph in your translation.

In chapters 10–15, most of these one-verse couplets express a contrast between the two lines. One of the more common contrasts is between the righteous/wise and the wicked/foolish and the different consequences of their conduct.

In chapters 16:1–22:16, more topics are discussed. There is more emphasis on the role of the king and other leaders. In these chapters, there are few proverbs with contrasting lines. Some of the parallel lines are similar in meaning. More frequently, the second line adds to what the first line says or gives an example. Most of the verses have no obvious connection with the previous or following proverbs.UBS (page 214), Fox (page 509), McKane (page 413). Many scholars, including McKane, point out that there are some topical groupings as well as poetic connections. These include the repetition of certain words or sounds. This observation does not deny the individual nature of most of the proverbs in this Section.

Two of the types of proverbs in this section are not found in chapters 1–9. One type contains logical reasoning from the lesser to the greater. See 11:31 for a list of these proverbs. There are also several varieties of complex “better than” proverbs. The most common have a contrasting situation in each line (see 12:9). For other varieties, see 16:16, 19:1, and 21:9.

Many of the proverbs in this section refer to categories of people who share a common trait. For example, they refer to the righteous, the wise, the poor, and the lazy. In Hebrew, some verses use singular forms to refer to these groups of people. Other verses use plural forms. Still others use a combination of singular and plural. See the note on 10:30a–b for one example. For most of these verses, the Notes will not comment on the difference between singular and plural forms. Use a natural way in your language to refer to one or more people who are in the same category.

Many of the proverbs in this section express a general principle in abstract terms. They are not addressed specifically to the readers. For example, 10:2a–b says:

Ill-gotten treasures are of no value,

but righteousness delivers from death.

However, the author intended his readers to understand these proverbs as advice that they should follow. In some languages, authors or speakers give advice more directly, using pronouns such as you^(sing), you^(plur), we^(dual), or we^(incl). See the note on 10:2 for translation suggestions.

Some other headings for this section are:

Proverbs of Solomon (NIV)

The Wise Words of Solomon (NCV)

Here are many wise things that Solomon said

12:15

Notice the parallel parts that contrast in meaning:

^15aThe way of a fool is right in his own eyes,

^15bbut a wise man listens to counsel.

The parts in bold print do not contrast directly. The implied contrast is that a fool will not listen to advice, and a wise person does not base his decisions on his own opinion.

12:15a

The way of a fool is right in his own eyes,

Fools think that everything they do is right/correct,
In the opinion/thinking of a foolish person, his actions are always right/correct.

The way of a fool is right in his own eyes: This clause means that a fool considers his own behavior or actions to be correct.

fool: In Hebrew, this word for fool refers to someone who does stupid and wrong things because of his evil character. It is also implied that he is arrogant and stubborn. For example:

A stubborn fool considers his own way the right one (GW)

See fool 1 in the Glossary.

is right in his own eyes: In Hebrew, this phrase is literally “is right in his eyes.” The expression “his eyes” refers figuratively to his own opinion, viewpoint or thinking. Another way to translate this phrase is:

always think they are right (GNT)

right: In Hebrew, this word literally means “straight” (for example, a straight line). Here it refers figuratively to conduct that is in line with God’s moral standard. In other words, it is morally “right/correct.”

12:15b

but a wise man listens to counsel.

but those who are wise accept/heed advice.
But a wise person pays attention when someone counsels/advises him.

but a wise man listens to counsel: The phrase listens to counsel also implies that a wise person accepts the advice he receives.

counsel: This word refers here to someone’s recommendation or plan about what a wise man should do or how he should act. Another way to translate it is:

advice (NIV)

See advice in the Glossary.

Parallel PROV 12:15

Section 10:1–22:16: This is the main collection of Solomon’s proverbs

12:15

12:15a

12:15b