Proverbs 15:21

New American Bible - revised edition

Folly is joy to the senseless, but the person of understanding goes the straight way.

Cross References

Job 28:28

And to mortals he said: See: the fear of the Lord is wisdom; and avoiding evil is understanding.

Psalm 111:10

The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom; prudent are all who practice it. His praise endures forever.

Proverbs 10:23

Crime is the entertainment of the fool; but wisdom is for the person of understanding.

Proverbs 11:12

Whoever reviles a neighbor lacks sense, but the intelligent keep silent.

Proverbs 14:16

The wise person is cautious and turns from evil; the fool is reckless and gets embroiled.

Proverbs 14:8

The wisdom of the shrewd enlightens their way, but the folly of fools is deceit.

Proverbs 14:9

The wicked scorn a guilt offering, but the upright find acceptance.

Proverbs 15:22

Plans fail when there is no counsel, but they succeed when advisers are many.

Proverbs 4:25

Let your eyes look straight ahead and your gaze be focused forward.

Proverbs 4:26

Survey the path for your feet, and all your ways will be sure.

Ephesians 5:15

Watch carefully then how you live, not as foolish persons but as wise,

James 3:13

Who among you is wise and understanding? Let him show his works by a good life in the humility that comes from wisdom.