Proverbs 12:15-17

The Message

¹⁵Fools are headstrong and do what they like;
wise people take advice.

¹⁶Fools have short fuses and explode all too quickly;
the prudent quietly shrug off insults.

¹⁷Truthful witness by a good person clears the air,
but liars lay down a smoke screen of deceit.

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)

The Message (MSG)

New International Version (NIV)