Old Testament · SCRIPTURE
Proverbs 15:21
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Berean Standard Bible
Folly is joy to one who lacks judgment, but a man of understanding walks a straight path.
King James Version
Folly [is] joy to [him that is] destitute of wisdom: but a man of understanding walketh uprightly.
World English Bible
Folly is joy to one who is void of wisdom, but a man of understanding keeps his way straight.
American Standard Version
Folly is joy to him that is void of wisdom; But a man of understanding maketh straight his going.
Berean Literal Bible
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READ IN CONTEXT · BSB
Proverbs 15
19 The way of the slacker is like a hedge of thorns, but the path of the upright is a highway.
20 A wise son brings joy to his father, but a foolish man despises his mother.
21 Folly is joy to one who lacks judgment, but a man of understanding walks a straight path.
22 Plans fail for lack of counsel, but with many advisers they succeed.
23 A man takes joy in a fitting reply—and how good is a timely word!
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