WISDOM - Proverbs 12

“The way of fools seems right to them,
but the wise listen to advice.” 
Proverbs 12:15 

In Proverbs 12, Solomon shows the contrast between the wise and the fool.  In revealing wisdom, righteousness, and truth as benefits, he reveals in opposition the disadvantages of fools, the wicked and lying.

In Proverbs 12:15, fools do what is right in their own eyes in contrast to a wise person who understands it is helpful to get another set of “eyes.”  Fools have a high opinion of themselves in contrast to the wise person who distrust their own judgement. Fools neglect and despise the advice of others in contrast to the wise person who is willing to be advised, either by the council of others or by consulting the word of God for guidance.  The wise not only seek advice, they take it.
                                                            Joyce