Proverbs 15:21

New English Translation

Folly is a joy to one who lacks sense, but one who has understanding follows an upright course.

Cross References

Job 28:28

And he said to mankind, ‘The fear of the Lord – that is wisdom, and to turn away from evil is understanding.’”

Psalm 111:10

To obey the Lord is the fundamental principle for wise living; all who carry out his precepts acquire good moral insight. He will receive praise forever.

Proverbs 10:23

Carrying out a wicked scheme is enjoyable to a fool, and so is wisdom for the one who has discernment.

Proverbs 11:12

The one who denounces his neighbor lacks wisdom, but the one who has discernment keeps silent.

Proverbs 14:16

A wise person is cautious and turns from evil, but a fool throws off restraint and is overconfident.

Proverbs 14:8

The wisdom of the shrewd person is to discern his way, but the folly of fools is deception.

Proverbs 14:9

Fools mock at reparation, but among the upright there is favor.

Proverbs 15:22

Plans fail when there is no counsel, but with abundant advisers they are established.

Proverbs 4:25

Let your eyes look directly in front of you and let your gaze look straight before you.

Proverbs 4:26

Make the path for your feet level, so that all your ways may be established.

Ephesians 5:15

Therefore be very careful how you live – not as unwise but as wise,

James 3:13

Who is wise and understanding among you? By his good conduct he should show his works done in the gentleness that wisdom brings.