Proverbs 15:21

¶ Folly [is] joy to [him that is] destitute of wisdom: but a man of understanding walketh uprightly.

Folly {H200} is joy {H8057} to him that is destitute {H2638} of wisdom {H3820}: but a man {H376} of understanding {H8394} walketh {H3212} uprightly {H3474}.

Folly appeals to one who lacks sense, but a person of discernment goes straight ahead.

Folly is joy to one who lacks judgment, but a man of understanding walks a straight path.

Folly is joy to him that is void of wisdom; But a man of understanding maketh straight his going.

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Cross-References

  • Proverbs 10:23 (7 votes)

    ¶ [It is] as sport to a fool to do mischief: but a man of understanding hath wisdom.

  • Ephesians 5:15 (7 votes)

    See then that ye walk circumspectly, not as fools, but as wise,

  • Proverbs 14:9 (5 votes)

    ¶ Fools make a mock at sin: but among the righteous [there is] favour.

  • Proverbs 11:12 (5 votes)

    ¶ He that is void of wisdom despiseth his neighbour: but a man of understanding holdeth his peace.

  • Proverbs 26:18 (5 votes)

    ¶ As a mad [man] who casteth firebrands, arrows, and death,

  • Proverbs 26:19 (5 votes)

    So [is] the man [that] deceiveth his neighbour, and saith, Am not I in sport?

  • Proverbs 14:16 (5 votes)

    ¶ A wise [man] feareth, and departeth from evil: but the fool rageth, and is confident.