Proverbs 12:15-16
The way of a fool is right in his own eyes, but a wise man listens to counsel. A fool’s anger is known at once, but a prudent man overlooks an insult.
Berean Standard Bible, public domain. Read all of Proverbs 12
3 songs meet this passage
Manchild · Sabrina Carpenter
resonates with Proverbs 12:15-16
The mockery of an immature partner's foolishness and lack of self-awareness echoes Proverbs' blunt assessment of the fool who ignores correction.
“Can't nobody tell me nothin”
Old Town Road (Diplo Remix) · Lil Nas X, Billy Ray Cyrus & Diplo
strains against Proverbs 12:15
The song's defiant self-sufficiency stands against the wisdom of welcoming counsel; the fool trusts only his own way.
“Either I'm wrong or I'm perfectly right every time”
I Go to Extremes · Billy Joel
strains against Proverbs 12:15
The song's swing to self-certainty ('perfectly right') contrasts with wisdom's call to stay open to counsel rather than trusting one's own extremes.