Proverbs 15:21

Bible in Basic English 1965

Foolish behaviour is joy to the unwise; but a man of good sense makes his way straight.

Cross References

Job 28:28

And he said to man, Truly the fear of the Lord is wisdom, and to keep from evil is the way to knowledge.

Psalm 111:10

The fear of the Lord is the best part of wisdom: all those who keep his laws are wise: his praise is eternal.

Proverbs 10:23

It is sport to the foolish man to do evil, but the man of good sense takes delight in wisdom.

Proverbs 11:12

He who has a poor opinion of his neighbour has no sense, but a wise man keeps quiet.

Proverbs 14:16

The wise man, fearing, keeps himself from evil; but the foolish man goes on in his pride, with no thought of danger.

Proverbs 14:8

The wisdom of the man of good sense makes his way clear; but the unwise behaviour of the foolish is deceit.

Proverbs 14:9

In the tents of those hating authority there is error, but in the house of the upright man there is grace.

Proverbs 15:22

Where there are no wise suggestions, purposes come to nothing; but by a number of wise guides they are made certain.

Proverbs 4:25

Keep your eyes on what is in front of you, looking straight before you.

Proverbs 4:26

Keep a watch on your behaviour; let all your ways be rightly ordered.

Ephesians 5:15

Take care then how you are living, not as unwise, but as wise;

James 3:13

Who has wisdom and good sense among you? let him make his works clear by a life of gentle wisdom.