Proverbs 12:15-17

Easy-to-Read Version

¹⁵Fools always think their own way is best, but wise people listen to what others tell them.

¹⁶Fools are easily upset, but wise people avoid insulting others.

¹⁷Good people speak the truth and can be trusted in court, but liars make bad witnesses.

Proverbs 12:15-17

New International Version

¹⁵The way of fools seems right to them,^(A)
but the wise listen to advice.^(B)

¹⁶Fools^(C) show their annoyance at once,^(D)
but the prudent overlook an insult.^(E)

¹⁷An honest witness tells the truth,
but a false witness tells lies.^(F)

Easy-to-Read Version (ERV)

New International Version (NIV)