And unto man he said, Behold, the fear of the Lord, that is wisdom; And to depart from evil is understanding.
Proverbs 15:21 - King James Version (Oxford) 1769 Folly is joy to him that is destitute of wisdom: But a man of understanding walketh uprightly. 更多版本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. English Standard Version 2016 Folly is a joy to him who lacks sense, but a man of understanding walks straight ahead. |
And unto man he said, Behold, the fear of the Lord, that is wisdom; And to depart from evil is understanding.
The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom: A good understanding have all they that do his commandments: His praise endureth for ever.
He that is void of wisdom despiseth his neighbour: But a man of understanding holdeth his peace.
A wise man feareth, and departeth from evil: But the fool rageth, and is confident.
The wisdom of the prudent is to understand his way: But the folly of fools is deceit.
Without counsel purposes are disappointed: But in the multitude of counsellors they are established.
Who is a wise man and endued with knowledge among you? let him shew out of a good conversation his works with meekness of wisdom.