Proverbs 15:21 - Revised Standard Version (RSV-CI)

²¹ Folly is a joy to him who has no sense, but a man of understanding walks aright.

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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.

Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version

²¹ Folly is joy to the fool: and the wise man maketh straight his steps.

Proverbs 15:21 Cross References

Job 28:28

And he said to man, ‘Behold, the fear of the Lord, that is wisdom; and to depart from evil is understanding.’ ”

Psalm 111:10

The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom; a good understanding have all those who practice it. His praise endures for ever!

Proverbs 10:23

It is like sport to a fool to do wrong, but wise conduct is pleasure to a man of understanding.

Proverbs 11:12

He who belittles his neighbor lacks sense, but a man of understanding remains silent.

Proverbs 14:16

A wise man is cautious and turns away from evil, but a fool throws off restraint and is careless.

Proverbs 14:8

The wisdom of a prudent man is to discern his way, but the folly of fools is deceiving.

Proverbs 14:9

God scorns the wicked, but the upright enjoy his favor.

Proverbs 15:22

Without counsel plans go wrong, but with many advisers they succeed.

Proverbs 4:25

Let your eyes look directly forward, and your gaze be straight before you.

Proverbs 4:26

Take heed to the path of your feet, then all your ways will be sure.

Ephesians 5:15

Look carefully then how you walk, not as unwise men but as wise,

James 3:13

Who is wise and understanding among you? By his good life let him show his works in the meekness of wisdom.