Proverbs 15:21

God's Word

Stupidity is fun to the one without much sense, but a person who has understanding forges straight ahead.

Cross References

Job 28:28

So he told humans, ‘The fear of the Lord is wisdom! To stay away from evil is understanding.’ ”

Psalm 111:10

The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom. Good sense is shown by everyone who follows ⌞God’s guiding principles⌟. His praise continues forever.

Proverbs 10:23

Like the laughter of a fool when he carries out an evil plan, so is wisdom to a person who has understanding.

Proverbs 11:12

A person who despises a neighbor has no sense, but a person who has understanding keeps quiet.

Proverbs 14:16

A wise person is cautious and turns away from evil, but a fool is careless and overconfident.

Proverbs 14:8

The wisdom of a sensible person guides his way of life, but the stupidity of fools misleads them.

Proverbs 14:9

Stubborn fools make fun of guilt, but there is forgiveness among decent people.

Proverbs 15:22

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

Proverbs 4:25

Let your eyes look straight ahead and your sight be focused in front of you.

Proverbs 4:26

Carefully walk a straight path, and all your ways will be secure.

Ephesians 5:15

So then, be very careful how you live. Don’t live like foolish people but like wise people.

James 3:13

Do any of you have wisdom and insight? Show this by living the right way with the humility that comes from wisdom.