Sprueche 12:15

15 Dem Narren gefällt seine Weise wohl; aber wer auf Rat hört, der ist weise.

Sprueche 12:15 Meaning and Commentary

Proverbs 12:15

The way of a fool [is] right in his own eyes
Whether it be the way of open profaneness, or self-righteousness, it appears to him to be the right way; it seems to him a very plain one, and he finds it pleasant; and, trusting to carnal sense, corrupt reason, and a false judgment, and having a high opinion of himself and his own knowledge, never asks after the right way, nor takes the advice of others; but he that hearkeneth unto counsel [is] wise;
that asks advice and takes it of such who are men of age and experience, men of longer standing, and are wiser than himself; who consults the word of God about the right way of walk, worship, and salvation, and makes the testimonies of God the men of his counsel, which are able to make him wise unto salvation; who hearkens to the counsel of Gospel ministers, and obeys it; and especially to Jesus Christ the wonderful Counsellor, and to the advice he gives, ( Revelation 3:18 ) ; and who not only hears his words, but does them; such an one is a wise man, ( Matthew 7:24 Matthew 7:25 ) .

Sprueche 12:15 In-Context

13 Der Böse wird gefangen in seinen eigenen falschen Worten; aber der Gerechte entgeht der Angst.

14 Viel Gutes kommt dem Mann durch die Frucht des Mundes; und dem Menschen wird vergolten, nach dem seine Hände verdient haben.

15 Dem Narren gefällt seine Weise wohl; aber wer auf Rat hört, der ist weise.

16 Ein Narr zeigt seinen Zorn alsbald; aber wer die Schmach birgt, ist klug.

17 Wer wahrhaftig ist, der sagt frei, was recht ist; aber ein falscher Zeuge betrügt.