Old Testament · Wisdom
Proverbs 12:15
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The way of a fool is right in his own eyes: but he that hearkeneth unto counsel is wise.
About Proverbs 12:15
Few verses address Counselors in the Bible as directly as Proverbs 12:15. This Old Testament passage from the wisdom of Proverbs has become a cornerstone of biblical teaching on the subject, treasured for its precision and pastoral warmth.
Related Verses
- Proverbs 11:14
“Where no counsel is, the people fall: but in the multitude of counsellors there is safety.”
- Proverbs 15:22
“Without counsel purposes are disappointed: but in the multitude of counsellors they are established.”
- Proverbs 24:6
“For by wise counsel thou shalt make thy war: and in multitude of counsellors there is safety.”
- Proverbs 20:18
“Every purpose is established by counsel: and with good advice make war.”
- Isaiah 9:6
“For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace.”
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How to Apply Proverbs 12:15
Pray through Proverbs 12:15 slowly, pausing at each phrase. Journal what God highlights regarding on the theme of Counselors in the Bible. Commit to one concrete application over the next seven days, and revisit your notes at the end of the week to see how your perspective has shifted through the lens of this passage.