Proverbs 15:21
World English Bible (WEB)
Folly is joy to one who is void of wisdom, but a man of understanding keeps his way straight.
In context
19 The way of the sluggard is like a thorn patch, but the path of the upright is a highway.
20 A wise son makes a father glad, but a foolish man despises his mother.
21 Folly is joy to one who is void of wisdom, but a man of understanding keeps his way straight.
22 Where there is no counsel, plans fail; but in a multitude of counselors they are established.
23 Joy comes to a man with the reply of his mouth. How good is a word at the right time!
Proverbs 15:21 in every translation
- WEB World English Bible
- Folly is joy to one who is void of wisdom, but a man of understanding keeps his way straight.
- KJV King James Version
- Folly is joy to him that is destitute of wisdom: but a man of understanding walketh uprightly.
- 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.