Proverbs 12:15–16
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15The away of a fool is right in his own eyes,
But a wise man is he who listens to counsel.
16A afool’s anger is known at once,
But a prudent man conceals dishonor.
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ESVEnglish Standard Version
The way of a fool is right in his own eyes,
but a wise man listens to advice.
The vexation of a fool is known at once,
but the prudent ignores an insult.
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NIVNew International Version (2011)
The way of fools seems right to them,
but the wise listen to advice.
Fools show their annoyance at once,
but the prudent overlook an insult.
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CSBChristian Standard Bible
A fool’s way is right in his own eyes,
but whoever listens to counsel is wise.
A fool’s displeasure is known at once,
but whoever ignores an insult is sensible.
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NLTNew Living Translation
Fools think their own way is right,
but the wise listen to others.
A fool is quick-tempered,
but a wise person stays calm when insulted.
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LEBThe Lexham English Bible
The way of a fool is upright in his own eyes,
but he who listens to advice is wise.
As for a fool, on that very day he makes his anger known,
but he who ignores an insult is prudent.
Copyright 2012 Lexham Press
KJV 1900King James Version
The way of a fool is right in his own eyes:
But he that hearkeneth unto counsel is wise.
A fool’s wrath is presently known:
But a prudent man covereth shame.
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