Proverbs 12:15–16
Proverbs 12:15–16 — The New International Version (NIV)
15 The way of fools seems right to them,
but the wise listen to advice.
16 Fools show their annoyance at once,
but the prudent overlook an insult.
Proverbs 12:15–16 — King James Version (KJV 1900)
15 The way of a fool is right in his own eyes:
But he that hearkeneth unto counsel is wise.
16 A fool’s wrath is presently known:
But a prudent man covereth shame.
Proverbs 12:15–16 — New Living Translation (NLT)
15 Fools think their own way is right,
but the wise listen to others.
16 A fool is quick-tempered,
but a wise person stays calm when insulted.
Proverbs 12:15–16 — The New King James Version (NKJV)
15 The way of a fool is right in his own eyes,
But he who heeds counsel is wise.
16 A fool’s wrath is known at once,
But a prudent man covers shame.
Proverbs 12:15–16 — New Century Version (NCV)
15 Fools think they are doing right,
but the wise listen to advice.
16 Fools quickly show that they are upset,
but the wise ignore insults.
Proverbs 12:15–16 — American Standard Version (ASV)
15 The way of a fool is right in his own eyes;
But he that is wise hearkeneth unto counsel.
16 A fool’s vexation is presently known;
But a prudent man concealeth shame.
Proverbs 12:15–16 — 1890 Darby Bible (DARBY)
15 The way of a fool is right in his own eyes; but he that is wise hearkeneth unto counsel.
16 The vexation of the fool is presently known; but a prudent man covereth shame.
Proverbs 12:15–16 — GOD’S WORD Translation (GW)
15 A stubborn fool considers his own way the right one,
but a person who listens to advice is wise.
16 When a stubborn fool is irritated, he shows it immediately,
but a sensible person hides the insult.
Proverbs 12:15–16 — The Holman Christian Standard Bible (HCSB)
15 A fool’s way is right in his own eyes,
but whoever listens to counsel is wise.
16 A fool’s displeasure is known at once,
but whoever ignores an insult is sensible.
Proverbs 12:15–16 — The New Revised Standard Version (NRSV)
15 Fools think their own way is right,
but the wise listen to advice.
16 Fools show their anger at once,
but the prudent ignore an insult.
Proverbs 12:15–16 — The Lexham English Bible (LEB)
15 The way of a fool is upright in his own eyes,
but he who listens to advice is wise.
16 As for a fool, on that very day he makes his anger known,
but he who ignores an insult is prudent.
Proverbs 12:15–16 — New International Reader’s Version (1998) (NIrV)
15 The way of a foolish person seems right to him.
But a wise person listens to advice.
16 Foolish people are easily upset.
But wise people pay no attention to hurtful words.
Proverbs 12:15–16 — New American Standard Bible: 1995 Update (NASB95)
15 The way of a fool is right in his own eyes,
But a wise man is he who listens to counsel.
16 A fool’s anger is known at once,
But a prudent man conceals dishonor.