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Proverbs 15:21

World English Bible

Folly is joy to one who is void of wisdom,
but a man of understanding keeps his way straight.

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Proverbs 15:21 in other translations

Folly is joy to him that is void of wisdom; But a man of understanding maketh straight his going.

Proverbs 15:21 · American Standard Version

Proverbs 15:21 in context

  1. 19The way of the sluggard is like a thorn patch,
    but the path of the upright is a highway.
  2. 20A wise son makes a father glad,
    but a foolish man despises his mother.
  3. 21Folly is joy to one who is void of wisdom,
    but a man of understanding keeps his way straight.
  4. 22Where there is no counsel, plans fail;
    but in a multitude of counselors they are established.
  5. 23Joy comes to a man with the reply of his mouth.
    How good is a word at the right time!