Proverbs 15:21

Modern English Version

Folly is joy to him who is destitute of discernment, but a man of understanding walks uprightly.

Cross References

Job 28:28

To man He said: ‘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 do His commands. His praise endures forever!

Proverbs 10:23

Doing evil is like sport to a fool; so is wisdom to a man of understanding.

Proverbs 11:12

He who is devoid of wisdom derides his neighbor, but a man of intelligence remains silent.

Proverbs 14:16

A wise man fears and departs from evil, but the fool throws off restraint and is careless.

Proverbs 14:8

The wisdom of the prudent is to consider his way, but the folly of fools is deceit.

Proverbs 14:9

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

Proverbs 15:22

Without counsel plans go amiss, but in the multitude of counselors they succeed.

Proverbs 4:25

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

Proverbs 4:26

Ponder the path of your feet, and let all your ways be established.

Ephesians 5:15

See then that you walk carefully, not as fools, but as wise men,

James 3:13

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