And he said to humankind, ‘Truly, the fear of the Lord, that is wisdom; and to depart from evil is understanding.’ ”
Proverbs 15:21 - New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition 2021 Folly is a joy to one who has no sense, but a person of understanding walks straight ahead. Flere versionerKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 Folly is joy to him that is destitute of wisdom: But a man of understanding walketh uprightly. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition 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) Folly is joy to him that is void of wisdom; But a man of understanding maketh straight his going. Common English Bible Folly is joy to those who lack sense, but those with understanding walk straight ahead. Catholic Public Domain Version Folly is gladness to the foolish. And the prudent man sets his own steps in order. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version Folly is joy to the fool: and the wise man maketh straight his steps. |
And he said to humankind, ‘Truly, the fear of the Lord, that is wisdom; and to depart from evil is understanding.’ ”
The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom; all those who practice it have a good understanding. His praise endures forever.
Doing wrong is like sport to a fool, but wise conduct is pleasure to a person of understanding.
Whoever belittles another lacks sense, but an intelligent person remains silent.
The wise are cautious and turn away from evil, but the fool throws off restraint and is careless.
It is the wisdom of the clever to understand where they go, but the folly of fools misleads.
Who is wise and knowledgeable among you? Show by your good life that your works are done with gentleness born of wisdom.