Proverbs 15:21

New King James Version

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

Cross References

Job 28:28

And 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 commandments. His praise endures forever.

Proverbs 10:23

To do evil is like sport to a fool, But a man of understanding has wisdom.

Proverbs 11:12

He who is devoid of wisdom despises his neighbor, But a man of understanding holds his peace.

Proverbs 14:16

A wise man fears and departs from evil, But a fool rages and is self-confident.

Proverbs 14:8

The wisdom of the prudent is to understand his way, But the folly of fools is deceit.

Proverbs 14:9

Fools mock at sin, But among the upright there is favor.

Proverbs 15:22

Without counsel, plans go awry, But in the multitude of counselors they are established.

Proverbs 4:25

Let your eyes look straight ahead, And your eyelids look right 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 circumspectly, not as fools but as wise,

James 3:13

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