Pro 12:15 | NET2full | STEP | The way of a fool is right in his own opinion , but the one who listens to advice is wise .

‏ Proverbs 12:15

15 The way of a fool ^{▼▼sn The way of a fool describes a headlong course of actions (“way” is an idiom for conduct) that is not abandoned even when wise advice is offered.} is right ^{▼▼sn The fool believes that his own plans and ideas are perfect or “right” (יָשָׁר, yashar); he is satisfied with his own opinion.} in his own opinion, ^{▼▼tn Heb “in his own eyes.”}
but the one who listens to advice is wise. ^{▼▼tn Or “a wise person listens to advice” (cf. NIV, NRSV, TEV, CEV, NLT).}