Proverbs 15:21
King James Version (KJV)
Folly is joy to him that is destitute of wisdom: but a man of understanding walketh uprightly.
In context
19 The way of the slothful man is as an hedge of thorns: but the way of the righteous is made plain.
20 A wise son maketh a glad father: but a foolish man despiseth his mother.
21 Folly is joy to him that is destitute of wisdom: but a man of understanding walketh uprightly.
22 Without counsel purposes are disappointed: but in the multitude of counsellors they are established.
23 A man hath joy by the answer of his mouth: and a word spoken in due season, how good is it!
Proverbs 15:21 in every translation
- KJV King James Version
- Folly is joy to him that is destitute of wisdom: but a man of understanding walketh uprightly.
- WEB World English Bible
- Folly is joy to one who is void of wisdom, but a man of understanding keeps his way straight.
- BSB Berean Standard Bible
- Folly is joy to one who lacks judgment, but a man of understanding walks a straight path.
- ASV American Standard Version
- Folly is joy to him that is void of wisdom; But a man of understanding maketh straight his going.
- YLT Young's Literal Translation
- Folly is joy to one lacking heart, And a man of intelligence directeth [his] going.
- DBY Darby Translation
- Folly is joy to him that is void of sense; but a man of understanding regulateth his walk.
- WBS Webster Bible
- Folly is joy to him that is destitute of wisdom: but a man of understanding walketh uprightly.