Proverbs 12:15,18,25-26
Proverbs 12:15 The Message (MSG)
Fools are headstrong and do what they like; wise people take advice.
Proverbs 12:18 The Message (MSG)
Rash language cuts and maims, but there is healing in the words of the wise.
Proverbs 12:25-26 The Message (MSG)
Worry weighs us down; a cheerful word picks us up. A good person survives misfortune, but a wicked life invites disaster.
Proverbs 12:15 King James Version (KJV)
The way of a fool is right in his own eyes: But he that hearkeneth unto counsel is wise.
Proverbs 12:18 King James Version (KJV)
There is that speaketh like the piercings of a sword: But the tongue of the wise is health.
Proverbs 12:25-26 King James Version (KJV)
Heaviness in the heart of man maketh it stoop: But a good word maketh it glad. The righteous is more excellent than his neighbour: But the way of the wicked seduceth them.
Proverbs 12:15 New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)
The way of a fool is right in his own eyes, But a wise man is he who listens to counsel.
Proverbs 12:18 New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)
There is one who speaks rashly like the thrusts of a sword, But the tongue of the wise brings healing.
Proverbs 12:25-26 New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)
Anxiety in a man’s heart weighs it down, But a good word makes it glad. The righteous is a guide to his neighbor, But the way of the wicked leads them astray.
Proverbs 12:15 New Century Version (NCV)
Fools think they are doing right, but the wise listen to advice.
Proverbs 12:18 New Century Version (NCV)
Careless words stab like a sword, but wise words bring healing.
Proverbs 12:25-26 New Century Version (NCV)
Worry is a heavy load, but a kind word cheers you up. Good people take advice from their friends, but an evil person is easily led to do wrong.
Proverbs 12:15 American Standard Version (ASV)
The way of a fool is right in his own eyes; But he that is wise hearkeneth unto counsel.
Proverbs 12:18 American Standard Version (ASV)
There is that speaketh rashly like the piercings of a sword; But the tongue of the wise is health.
Proverbs 12:25-26 American Standard Version (ASV)
Heaviness in the heart of a man maketh it stoop; But a good word maketh it glad. The righteous is a guide to his neighbor; But the way of the wicked causeth them to err.
Proverbs 12:15 New International Version (NIV)
The way of fools seems right to them, but the wise listen to advice.
Proverbs 12:18 New International Version (NIV)
The words of the reckless pierce like swords, but the tongue of the wise brings healing.
Proverbs 12:25-26 New International Version (NIV)
Anxiety weighs down the heart, but a kind word cheers it up. The righteous choose their friends carefully, but the way of the wicked leads them astray.
Proverbs 12:15 New King James Version (NKJV)
The way of a fool is right in his own eyes, But he who heeds counsel is wise.
Proverbs 12:18 New King James Version (NKJV)
There is one who speaks like the piercings of a sword, But the tongue of the wise promotes health.
Proverbs 12:25-26 New King James Version (NKJV)
Anxiety in the heart of man causes depression, But a good word makes it glad. The righteous should choose his friends carefully, For the way of the wicked leads them astray.
Proverbs 12:15 Amplified Bible (AMP)
The way of the [arrogant] fool [who rejects God’s wisdom] is right in his own eyes, But a wise and prudent man is he who listens to counsel. [Prov 3:7; 9:9; 21:2]
Proverbs 12:18 Amplified Bible (AMP)
There is one who speaks rashly like the thrusts of a sword, But the tongue of the wise brings healing.
Proverbs 12:25-26 Amplified Bible (AMP)
Anxiety in a man’s heart weighs it down, But a good (encouraging) word makes it glad. [Ps 50:4; Prov 15:13] The righteous man is a guide to his neighbor, But the way of the wicked leads them astray.
Proverbs 12:15 New Living Translation (NLT)
Fools think their own way is right, but the wise listen to others.
Proverbs 12:18 New Living Translation (NLT)
Some people make cutting remarks, but the words of the wise bring healing.
Proverbs 12:25-26 New Living Translation (NLT)
Worry weighs a person down; an encouraging word cheers a person up. The godly give good advice to their friends; the wicked lead them astray.
Proverbs 12:15 The Passion Translation (TPT)
A fool is in love with his own opinion, but wisdom means being teachable.
Proverbs 12:18 The Passion Translation (TPT)
Reckless words are like the thrusts of a sword, cutting remarks meant to stab and to hurt. But the words of the wise soothe and heal.
Proverbs 12:25-26 The Passion Translation (TPT)
Anxious fear brings depression, but a life-giving word of encouragement can do wonders to restore joy to the heart. Lovers of God give good advice to their friends, but the counsel of the wicked will lead them astray.
Proverbs 12:15 English Standard Version 2016 (ESV)
The way of a fool is right in his own eyes, but a wise man listens to advice.
Proverbs 12:18 English Standard Version 2016 (ESV)
There is one whose rash words are like sword thrusts, but the tongue of the wise brings healing.
