Matthew Henry · Verse 15
A fool, in the sense of Scripture, means a wicked man, one who acts contrary to the wisdom that is from above. His rule is, to do what is right in his own eyes.
Proverbs 12:15
The way of a fool is right in his own eyes, but he who is wise listens to counsel.
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WEBBE
The way of a fool is right in his own eyes, but he who is wise listens to counsel.
BSB
The way of a fool is right in his own eyes, but a wise man listens to counsel.
KJV
The way of a fool is right in his own eyes: but he that hearkeneth unto counsel is wise.
ASV
The way of a fool is right in his own eyes; But he that is wise hearkeneth unto counsel.
BBE
The way of the foolish man seems right to him? but the wise man gives ear to suggestions.
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