Proverbs 15:21

Tree of Life Version

Folly is joy to one who lacks sense, but one with discernment walks straight.

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

The fear of Adonai is the beginning of wisdom. All who follow His precepts have good understanding. His praise endures forever!

Proverbs 10:23

As doing wickedness is delight to a fool, so is wisdom to a man of discernment.

Proverbs 11:12

One who despises his neighbor lacks sense, but one with discernment remains silent.

Proverbs 14:16

The wise fears and turns away from evil, but the fool is hotheaded and reckless.

Proverbs 14:8

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

Proverbs 14:9

Fools mock guilt of sin, but among the upright is goodwill.

Proverbs 15:22

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

Proverbs 4:25

Let your eyes look directly ahead, and fix your gaze straight in front of you.

Proverbs 4:26

Clear a level path for your feet, so all your ways will be firm.

Ephesians 5:15

So pay close attention to how you walk—not as unwise people but as wise.

James 3:13

Who among you is wise and understanding? By his good conduct let him show his deeds in the gentleness of wisdom.