Proverbs 15:21

Easy To Read Version

Doing foolish things makes a foolish person happy. But a wise person is careful to do the things that are right.

Cross References

Job 28:28

And God said to people,\par “Fear and respect the Lord—\par that is wisdom.\par Don’t do evil things—\par that is understanding.”\par

Psalm 111:10

Wisdom begins with fear and respect\par for God.\par People who obey God are very wise.\par Praises will be sung to God forever.\par

Proverbs 10:23

The foolish person enjoys doing wrong. But a wise person is happy with wisdom.

Proverbs 11:12

A person without good sense says bad things about his neighbors. But a wise man knows when to be quiet.

Proverbs 14:16

A wise man respects the Lord and stays away from evil. But a foolish man does things without thinking—he is not careful.

Proverbs 14:8

Smart people are wise because they think carefully about the things they do. But foolish people are fools because they think they can live by cheating.

Proverbs 14:9

A foolish person laughs at the idea of paying for the bad things he did. But good people try very hard to get forgiveness.

Proverbs 15:22

If a person does not get enough advice, then his plans will fail. But a person will succeed if he listens to the things wise people tell him.

Proverbs 4:25

Don’t let yourself turn away from the good and wise goals that are before you.

Proverbs 4:26

Be very careful what you do. Live a good life.

Ephesians 5:15

So be very careful how you live. Don’t live like people who are not wise. But live wisely.

James 3:13

Is there any person among you who is truly wise and understanding? Then he should show his wisdom by living right. He should do good things with humility. A wise person does not boast.