And he said to man, ‘Behold, the fear of the Lord, that is wisdom, and to turn away from evil is understanding.’”
Proverbs 15:21 - English Standard Version 2016 Folly is a joy to him who lacks sense, but a man of understanding walks straight ahead. 更多版本King 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 he said to man, ‘Behold, the fear of the Lord, that is wisdom, and to turn away from evil is understanding.’”
The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom; all those who practice it have a good understanding. His praise endures forever!
Doing wrong is like a joke to a fool, but wisdom is pleasure to a man of understanding.
Whoever belittles his neighbor lacks sense, but a man of understanding remains silent.
One who is wise is cautious and turns away from evil, but a fool is reckless and careless.
The wisdom of the prudent is to discern his way, but the folly of fools is deceiving.
Who is wise and understanding among you? By his good conduct let him show his works in the meekness of wisdom.