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Read Full Chapter (Proverbs 12) Proverbs 12:15-16 KJV
"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."
Proverbs Chapter 12, Verse 15-16
Proverbs 12:15-16 in Context (Verses 12–19 KJV)
12
The wicked desireth the net of evil men: but the root of the righteous yieldeth fruit.*
13
The wicked is snared by the transgression of his lips: but the just shall come out of trouble.*
14
A 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.
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.*
17
He that speaketh truth sheweth forth righteousness: but a false witness deceit.
18
There is that speaketh like the piercings of a sword: but the tongue of the wise is health.
19
The lip of truth shall be established for ever: but a lying tongue is but for a moment.