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15 The way of a fool[a] is right[b] in his own opinion,[c]
but the one who listens to advice is wise.[d]

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Footnotes

  1. Proverbs 12:15 sn The way of a fool describes a headlong course of actions (“way” is an idiom for conduct) that is not abandoned even when wise advice is offered.
  2. Proverbs 12:15 sn The fool believes that his own plans and ideas are perfect or “right” (יָשָׁר, yashar); he is satisfied with his own opinion.
  3. Proverbs 12:15 tn Heb “in his own eyes.”
  4. Proverbs 12:15 tn Or “a wise person listens to advice” (cf. NIV, NRSV, TEV, CEV, NLT).