Proverbs 15:21

A Conservative Version

Folly is joy to him who is void of wisdom, but a man of understanding makes his going straight.

Cross References

Ephesians 5:15

Therefore watch carefully how ye walk, not as unwise but as wise,

Proverbs 10:23

It is as sport to a fool to do mischief, and [so is] wisdom to a man of understanding.

Proverbs 14:16

A wise man fears, and departs from evil, but the fool bears himself insolently, and is confident.

Proverbs 14:9

Fools mock at sin, but among the upright there is good will.

Proverbs 11:12

He who despises his neighbor is void of wisdom, but a man of understanding holds his peace.

James 3:13

Who is wise and understanding among you? Let him show from his good behavior his works in mildness of wisdom.

Psalm 111:10

The fear of LORD is the beginning of wisdom, and all who act accordingly have a good understanding. His praise endures forever.

Job 28:28

And to man he said, Behold, the fear of LORD, that is wisdom, and to depart from evil is understanding.

Proverbs 14:8

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

Proverbs 15:22

Where there is no counsel, plans are disappointed, but in the multitude of counselors they are established.

Proverbs 4:25

Let thine eyes look right on, and let thine eyelids look straight before thee.

Proverbs 4:26

Make the path of thy feet level, and let all thy ways be established.