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Proverbs 12:15

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The way of a fool is right in his own eyes: but he that hearkeneth unto counsel is wise.
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  1. Proverbs 3:7Rank 1 from verse 15
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    7¶ Be not wise in thine own eyes: fear the Lord, and depart from evil.

  2. Proverbs 14:16Rank 2 from verse 15
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    16A wise man feareth, and departeth from evil: but the fool rageth, and is confident.

  3. Proverbs 19:20Rank 3 from verse 15
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    20Hear counsel, and receive instruction, that thou mayest be wise in thy latter end.

  4. Proverbs 26:12Rank 4 from verse 15
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    12Seest thou a man wise in his own conceit? there is more hope of a fool than of him.

  5. Proverbs 14:12Rank 5 from verse 15
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    12There is a way which seemeth right unto a man, but the end thereof are the ways of death.

  6. Proverbs 16:2Rank 6 from verse 15
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    2All the ways of a man are clean in his own eyes; but the Lord weigheth the spirits.

  7. Proverbs 16:25Rank 7 from verse 15
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    25There is a way that seemeth right unto a man, but the end thereof are the ways of death.

  8. Galatians 6:3Rank 8 from verse 15
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    3For if a man think himself to be something, when he is nothing, he deceiveth himself.

  9. Proverbs 1:5Rank 9 from verse 15
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    5A wise man will hear, and will increase learning; and a man of understanding shall attain unto wise counsels:

  10. Proverbs 9:9Rank 10 from verse 15
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    9Give instruction to a wise man, and he will be yet wiser: teach a just man, and he will increase in learning.

  11. Proverbs 21:2Rank 11 from verse 15
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    2Every way of a man is right in his own eyes: but the Lord pondereth the hearts.

  12. Ecclesiastes 4:13Rank 12 from verse 15
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    13¶ Better is a poor and a wise child than an old and foolish king, who will no more be admonished.

  13. Jeremiah 38:15–28Rank 13 from verse 15
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    15Then Jeremiah said unto Zedekiah, If I declare it unto thee, wilt thou not surely put me to death? and if I give thee counsel, wilt thou not hearken unto me?

    16So Zedekiah the king sware secretly unto Jeremiah, saying, As the Lord liveth, that made us this soul, I will not put thee to death, neither will I give thee into the hand of these men that seek thy life.

    17Then said Jeremiah unto Zedekiah, Thus saith the Lord, the God of hosts, the God of Israel; If thou wilt assuredly go forth unto the king of Babylon’s princes, then thy soul shall live, and this city shall not be burned with fire; and thou shalt live, and thine house:

    18But if thou wilt not go forth to the king of Babylon’s princes, then shall this city be given into the hand of the Chaldeans, and they shall burn it with fire, and thou shalt not escape out of their hand.

    19And Zedekiah the king said unto Jeremiah, I am afraid of the Jews that are fallen to the Chaldeans, lest they deliver me into their hand, and they mock me.

    20But Jeremiah said, They shall not deliver thee. Obey, I beseech thee, the voice of the Lord, which I speak unto thee: so it shall be well unto thee, and thy soul shall live.

    21But if thou refuse to go forth, this is the word that the Lord hath shewed me:

    22And, behold, all the women that are left in the king of Judah’s house shall be brought forth to the king of Babylon’s princes, and those women shall say, Thy friends have set thee on, and have prevailed against thee: thy feet are sunk in the mire, and they are turned away back.

    23So they shall bring out all thy wives and thy children to the Chaldeans: and thou shalt not escape out of their hand, but shalt be taken by the hand of the king of Babylon: and thou shalt cause this city to be burned with fire.

    24¶ Then said Zedekiah unto Jeremiah, Let no man know of these words, and thou shalt not die.

    25But if the princes hear that I have talked with thee, and they come unto thee, and say unto thee, Declare unto us now what thou hast said unto the king, hide it not from us, and we will not put thee to death; also what the king said unto thee:

    26Then thou shalt say unto them, I presented my supplication before the king, that he would not cause me to return to Jonathan’s house, to die there.

    27Then came all the princes unto Jeremiah, and asked him: and he told them according to all these words that the king had commanded. So they left off speaking with him; for the matter was not perceived.

    28So Jeremiah abode in the court of the prison until the day that Jerusalem was taken: and he was there when Jerusalem was taken.

  14. Proverbs 26:16Rank 14 from verse 15
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    16The sluggard is wiser in his own conceit than seven men that can render a reason.

  15. Proverbs 28:11Rank 15 from verse 15
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    11The rich man is wise in his own conceit; but the poor that hath understanding searcheth him out.

  16. Proverbs 30:12Rank 16 from verse 15
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    12There is a generation that are pure in their own eyes, and yet is not washed from their filthiness.

  17. Luke 18:11Rank 17 from verse 15
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    11The Pharisee stood and prayed thus with himself, God, I thank thee, that I am not as other men are, extortioners, unjust, adulterers, or even as this publican.

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Proverbs 12:15

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fool

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Sense 1: A person lacking wisdom or moral understanding. Sense 2: As a verb, to act foolishly or deceive.

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right

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1. Correct, just, upright, proper, lawful, fitting, true, or due; also a rightful claim or authority. 2. The direction or side opposite the left. 3. Straight, favourable, skilful, or approved. 4. Very, quite, or fully.

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in

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1. A preposition marking position, presence, state, circumstance, manner, means, sphere, reference, relation, association, or participation. 2. As an adverb, inward, inside, or into the place or position referred to.

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eyes

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The bodily organs of sight; by extension, sight, attention, observation, perception, understanding, desire, judgment, estimation, favour, or the presence and view before which something occurs.

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but

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Sense 1: However; marking contrast or qualification. Sense 2: Except or unless; excluding all others or alternatives. Sense 3: Only; no more than what follows.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Skeat 1893 · Webster 1828

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counsel

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1. A purpose, plan, design, or settled decision. 2. Advice, guidance, or direction. 3. Wisdom, judgment, or understanding for determining a course. 4. As a verb, to advise, direct, or recommend a course.

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wise

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Sense 1: Possessing or exercising understanding, knowledge, prudence, judgment, discernment, or skill; also a wise person. Sense 2: In phrases such as in no wise, way, manner, respect, or degree.

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12:14A man shall be satisfied with good by the fruit of his mouth: and the recompence of a man’s hands shall be rendered unto him.

12:15The way of a fool is right in his own eyes: but he that hearkeneth unto counsel is wise.

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12:16A fool’s wrath is presently known: but a prudent man covereth shame.

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