Strong's Lexicon The way דֶּ֣רֶךְ (de·reḵ) Noun - common singular Strong's Hebrew 1870: 1) way, road, distance, journey, manner 1a) road, way, path 1b) journey 1c) direction 1d) manner, habit, way 1e) of course of life (fig.) 1f) of moral character (fig.) of a fool אֱ֭וִיל (’ĕ·wîl) Noun - masculine singular Strong's Hebrew 191: 1) be foolish, foolish 1a) (subst) 1a1) of one who despises wisdom 1a2) of one who mocks when guilty 1a3) of one who is quarrelsome 1a4) of one who is licentious [is] right יָשָׁ֣ר (yā·šār) Adjective - masculine singular Strong's Hebrew 3477: 1) straight, upright, correct, right 1a) straight, level 1b) right, pleasing, correct 1c) straightforward, just, upright, fitting, proper 1d) uprightness, righteous, upright 1e) that which is upright (subst) in his own eyes, בְּעֵינָ֑יו (bə·‘ê·nāw) Preposition-b | Noun - cdc | third person masculine singular Strong's Hebrew 5869: 1) eye 1a) eye 1a1) of physical eye 1a2) as showing mental qualities 1a3) of mental and spiritual faculties (fig.) 2) spring, fountain but a wise [man] חָכָֽם׃ (ḥā·ḵām) Adjective - masculine singular Strong's Hebrew 2450: 1) wise, wise (man) 1a) skilful (in technical work) 1b) wise (in administration) 1c) shrewd, crafty, cunning, wily, subtle 1d) learned, shrewd (class of men) 1e) prudent 1f) wise (ethically and religiously) listens וְשֹׁמֵ֖עַ (wə·šō·mê·a‘) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular Strong's Hebrew 8085: v 1) to hear, listen to, obey 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to hear (perceive by ear) 1a2) to hear of or concerning 1a3) to hear (have power to hear) 1a4) to hear with attention or interest, listen to 1a5) to understand (language) 1a6) to hear (of judicial cases) 1a7) to listen, give heed 1a7a) to consent, agree 1a7b) to grant request 1a8) to listen to, yield to 1a9) to obey, be obedient 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be heard (of voice or sound) 1b2) to be heard of 1b3) to be regarded, be obeyed 1c) (Piel) to cause to hear, call to hear, summon 1d) (Hiphil) 1d1) to cause to hear, tell, proclaim, utter a sound 1d2) to sound aloud (musical term) 1d3) to make proclamation, summon 1d4) to cause to be heard n m 2) sound to counsel. לְעֵצָ֣ה (lə·‘ê·ṣāh) Preposition-l | Noun - feminine singular Strong's Hebrew 6098: 1) counsel, advice, purpose Parallel Strong's Berean Study BibleThe way of a fool is right in his own eyes, but a wise man listens to counsel. Young's Literal Translation The way of a fool [is] right in his own eyes, And whoso is hearkening to counsel [is] wise. Holman Christian Standard Bible A fool’s way is right in his own eyes, but whoever listens to counsel is wise. New American Standard Bible The way of a fool is right in his own eyes, But a wise man is he who listens to counsel. King James Bible The way of a fool [is] right in his own eyes: but he that hearkeneth unto counsel [is] wise. Parallel Verses New International Version The way of fools seems right to them, but the wise listen to advice. New Living Translation Fools think their own way is right, but the wise listen to others. English Standard Version The way of a fool is right in his own eyes, but a wise man listens to advice. New American Standard Bible The way of a fool is right in his own eyes, But a wise man is he who listens to counsel. King James Bible The way of a fool is right in his own eyes: but he that hearkeneth unto counsel is wise. Holman Christian Standard Bible A fool's way is right in his own eyes, but whoever listens to counsel is wise. International Standard Version The lifestyle of the fool is right in his own opinion, but wise is the man who listens to advice. NET Bible The way of a fool is right in his own opinion, but the one who listens to advice is wise. American Standard Version The way of a fool is right in his own eyes; But he that is wise hearkeneth unto counsel. English Revised Version The way of the foolish is right in his own eyes: but he that is wise hearkeneth unto counsel. Young's Literal Translation The way of a fool is right in his own eyes, And whoso is hearkening to counsel is wise. Cross References Proverbs 14:12 There is a way which seemeth right unto a man, but the end thereof are the ways of death. Proverbs 16:2 All the ways of a man are clean in his own eyes; but the LORD weigheth the spirits. Proverbs 16:25 There is a way that seemeth right unto a man, but the end thereof are the ways of death. Proverbs 19:20 Hear counsel, and receive instruction, that thou mayest be wise in thy latter end. Proverbs 21:2 Every way of a man is right in his own eyes: but the LORD pondereth the hearts. Proverbs 1:1 The proverbs of Solomon the son of David, king of Israel; Proverbs 12:14 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. Proverbs 12:13 The wicked is snared by the transgression of his lips: but the just shall come out of trouble. Proverbs 12:12 The wicked desireth the net of evil men: but the root of the righteous yieldeth fruit. Proverbs 12:16 A fool's wrath is presently known: but a prudent man covereth shame. Proverbs 12:17 He that speaketh truth sheweth forth righteousness: but a false witness deceit. 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