Proverbs 12:15

Old Testament • 7 words with Strong's data

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

Word-by-Word Analysis

The

דֶּרֶךְ

derek

H1870

a road (as trodden); figuratively, a course of life or mode of action, often adverb

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of a

כְּסִיל

kᵉçîyl

H3684

properly, fat, i.e. (figuratively) stupid or silly

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is

יְמָנִי

yᵉmânîy

H3233

right (i.e. at the right hand)

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in his own

עַיִן

ʻayin

H5869

an eye (literally or figuratively); by analogy, a fountain (as the eye of the landscape)

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but he that

שָׁמַע

shâmaʻ

H8085

to hear intelligently (often with implication of attention, obedience, etc.; causatively, to tell, etc.)

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unto

עֵצָה

ʻêtsâh

H6098

advice; by implication, plan; also prudence

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is

חָכָם

châkâm

H2450

wise, (i.e. intelligent, skilful or artful)

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Key Terms in This Verse

hearkeneth H8085

שָׁמַע shâmaʻ

to hear intelligently (often with implication of attention, obedience, etc.; causatively, to tell, etc.)

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fool H3684

כְּסִיל kᵉçîyl

properly, fat, i.e. (figuratively) stupid or silly

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counsel H6098

עֵצָה ʻêtsâh

advice; by implication, plan; also prudence

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wise H2450

חָכָם châkâm

wise, (i.e. intelligent, skilful or artful)

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right H3233

יְמָנִי yᵉmânîy

right (i.e. at the right hand)

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eyes H5869

עַיִן ʻayin

an eye (literally or figuratively); by analogy, a fountain (as the eye of the landscape)

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way H1870

דֶּרֶךְ derek

a road (as trodden); figuratively, a course of life or mode of action, often adverb

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Cross References

Proverbs 3:7 cross-reference

Be not wise in thine own eyes: fear the LORD, and depart from evil.

Proverbs 26:12 cross-reference

Seest thou a man wise in his own conceit? there is more hope of a fool than of him.

Proverbs 19:20 cross-reference

Hear counsel, and receive instruction, that thou mayest be wise in thy latter end.

Proverbs 14:16 cross-reference

A wise man feareth, and departeth from evil: but the fool rageth, and is confident.

Proverbs 16:25 cross-reference

There is a way that seemeth right unto a man, but the end thereof are the ways of death.

Proverbs 14:12 cross-reference

There is a way which seemeth right unto a man, but the end thereof are the ways of death.

Proverbs 16:2 cross-reference

All the ways of a man are clean in his own eyes; but the LORD weigheth the spirits.

Proverbs 9:9 cross-reference

Give instruction to a wise man, and he will be yet wiser: teach a just man, and he will increase in learning.

Proverbs 1:5 cross-reference

A wise man will hear, and will increase learning; and a man of understanding shall attain unto wise counsels:

Galatians 6:3 cross-reference

For if a man think himself to be something, when he is nothing, he deceiveth himself.

Proverbs 21:2 cross-reference

Every way of a man is right in his own eyes: but the LORD pondereth the hearts.

Proverbs 30:12 cross-reference

There is a generation that are pure in their own eyes, and yet is not washed from their filthiness.

Ecclesiastes 4:13 cross-reference

Better is a poor and a wise child than an old and foolish king, who will no more be admonished.

Proverbs 28:11 cross-reference

The rich man is wise in his own conceit; but the poor that hath understanding searcheth him out.

Proverbs 26:16 cross-reference

The sluggard is wiser in his own conceit than seven men that can render a reason.

Luke 18:11 cross-reference

The 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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