Proverbs 15:21
BSB · Public Domain (CC0)“Folly is joy to one who lacks judgment, but a man of understanding walks a straight path.”
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“Folly is joy to one who lacks judgment, but a man of understanding walks a straight path.”
Berean Standard Bible · Public Domain (CC0)“Folly is joy to him that is destitute of wisdom: but a man of understanding walketh uprightly.”
King James Version · Public Domain“Folly is joy to him that is void of wisdom; But a man of understanding maketh straight his going.”
American Standard Version · Public Domain“Folly is joy to one lacking heart, And a man of intelligence directeth <FI>his<Fi> going.”
Young's Literal Translation · Public DomainOther passages that echo Proverbs 15:21 — 11 related verses from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Job 28:28And He said to man, ‘Behold, the fear of the Lord, that is wisdom, and to turn away from evil is understanding.’”
- Psalms 111:10The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom; all who follow His precepts gain rich understanding. His praise endures forever!
- Proverbs 4:25Let your eyes look forward; fix your gaze straight ahead.
- Proverbs 4:26Make a level path for your feet, and all your ways will be sure.
- Proverbs 10:23The fool delights in shameful conduct, but a man of understanding has wisdom.
- Proverbs 11:12Whoever shows contempt for his neighbor lacks judgment, but a man of understanding remains silent.
- Proverbs 14:9Fools mock the making of amends, but goodwill is found among the upright.
- Proverbs 14:16A wise man fears and turns from evil, but a fool is careless and reckless.
- Proverbs 26:18Like a madman shooting firebrands and deadly arrows,
- Ephesians 5:15Pay careful attention, then, to how you walk, not as unwise but as wise,
- James 3:13Who is wise and understanding among you? Let him show it by his good conduct, by deeds done in the humility that comes from wisdom.
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