Proverbs 12:15-16 Devotionals, Articles & Bible Study

¹⁵The way of a fool is right in his own eyes,

but a wise man listens to counsel.

¹⁶A fool’s anger is known at once,

but a prudent man overlooks an insult.

— Proverbs 12:15-16

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