Proverbs 15:21 - Christian Standard Bible Anglicised

²¹ Foolishness brings joy to one without sense, but a person with understanding walks a straight path.

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King James Version (Oxford) 1769

²¹ Folly is joy to him that is destitute of wisdom: But a man of understanding walketh uprightly.

Amplified Bible - Classic Edition

²¹ Folly is pleasure to him who is without heart and sense, but a man of understanding walks uprightly [making straight his course]. [Eph. 5:15.]

American Standard Version (1901)

²¹ Folly is joy to him that is void of wisdom; But a man of understanding maketh straight his going.

Common English Bible

²¹ Folly is joy to those who lack sense, but those with understanding walk straight ahead.

Catholic Public Domain Version

²¹ Folly is gladness to the foolish. And the prudent man sets his own steps in order.

Proverbs 15:21 Cross References

Job 28:28

He said to mankind, ‘The fear of the Lord #– #that is wisdom. And to turn from evil is understanding.’

Proverbs 10:23

As shameful conduct is pleasure for a fool, so wisdom is for a person of understanding.

Proverbs 11:12

Whoever shows contempt for his neighbour lacks sense, but a person with understanding keeps silent.

Proverbs 14:16

A wise person is cautious and turns from evil, but a fool is easily angered and is careless.

Proverbs 14:8

The sensible person’s wisdom is to consider his way, but the stupidity of fools deceives them.

Proverbs 14:9

Fools mock at making reparation, but there is goodwill among the upright.

Proverbs 15:22

Plans fail when there is no counsel, but with many advisers they succeed.

Proverbs 4:25

Let your eyes look forward; fix your gaze  straight ahead.

Proverbs 4:26

Carefully consider the path  for your feet, and all your ways will be established.

Ephesians 5:15

Pay careful attention, then, to how you walk #– #not as unwise people but as wise #– #

James 3:13

Who among you is wise and understanding? By his good conduct he should show that his works are done in the gentleness that comes from wisdom.