And God said to people,\par “Fear and respect the Lord—\par that is wisdom.\par Don’t do evil things—\par that is understanding.”\par
Proverbs 15:21 - Easy To Read Version Doing foolish things makes a foolish person happy. But a wise person is careful to do the things that are right. Tuilleadh leaganachaKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 Folly is joy to him that is destitute of wisdom: But a man of understanding walketh uprightly. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition Folly is pleasure to him who is without heart and sense, but a man of understanding walks uprightly [making straight his course]. [Eph. 5:15.] American Standard Version (1901) Folly is joy to him that is void of wisdom; But a man of understanding maketh straight his going. Common English Bible Folly is joy to those who lack sense, but those with understanding walk straight ahead. Catholic Public Domain Version Folly is gladness to the foolish. And the prudent man sets his own steps in order. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version Folly is joy to the fool: and the wise man maketh straight his steps. |
And God said to people,\par “Fear and respect the Lord—\par that is wisdom.\par Don’t do evil things—\par that is understanding.”\par
Wisdom begins with fear and respect\par for God.\par People who obey God are very wise.\par Praises will be sung to God forever.\par
The foolish person enjoys doing wrong. But a wise person is happy with wisdom.
A person without good sense says bad things about his neighbors. But a wise man knows when to be quiet.
A wise man respects the Lord and stays away from evil. But a foolish man does things without thinking—he is not careful.
Smart people are wise because they think carefully about the things they do. But foolish people are fools because they think they can live by cheating.
A foolish person laughs at the idea of paying for the bad things he did. But good people try very hard to get forgiveness.
If a person does not get enough advice, then his plans will fail. But a person will succeed if he listens to the things wise people tell him.
Don’t let yourself turn away from the good and wise goals that are before you.
So be very careful how you live. Don’t live like people who are not wise. But live wisely.
Is there any person among you who is truly wise and understanding? Then he should show his wisdom by living right. He should do good things with humility. A wise person does not boast.