21 Folly brings joy to one who has no sense,

but whoever has understanding keeps a straight course.

22 Plans fail for lack of counsel,

but with many advisers they succeed.

23 A person finds joy in giving an apt reply—

and how good is a timely word!

21 Folly is a joy to him who lacks sense,

but a man of understanding walks straight ahead.

22 Without counsel plans fail,

but with many advisers they succeed.

23 To make an apt answer is a joy to a man,

and a word in season, how good it is!

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 counsellers 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!

21 Foolishness brings joy to those with no sense;

a sensible person stays on the right path.

22 Plans go wrong for lack of advice;

many advisers bring success.

23 Everyone enjoys a fitting reply;

it is wonderful to say the right thing at the right time!

21 Folly is joy to him who is destitute of discernment,

But a man of understanding walks uprightly.

22 Without counsel, plans go awry,

But in the multitude of counselors they are established.

23 A man has joy by the answer of his mouth,

And a word spoken in due season, how good it is!

21 A person without wisdom enjoys being foolish,

but someone with understanding does what is right.

22 Plans fail without good advice,

but they succeed with the advice of many others.

23 People enjoy giving good advice.

Saying the right word at the right time is so pleasing.

21 Folly is joy to him that is void of wisdom;

But a man of understanding maketh straight his going.

22 Where there is no counsel, purposes are disappointed;

But in the multitude of counsellors they are established.

23 A man hath joy in the answer of his mouth;

And a word in due season, how good is it!

21 Folly is joy to him that is void of sense; but a man of understanding regulateth his walk.

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 in its season, how good is it!

21 Stupidity is fun to the one without much sense, 

but a person who has understanding forges straight ahead. 

22 Without advice plans go wrong, 

but with many advisers they succeed. 

23 A person is delighted to hear an answer from his own mouth, 

and a timely word—oh, how good! 

21 Foolishness brings joy to one without sense,

but a man with understanding walks a straight path.

22 Plans fail when there is no counsel,

but with many advisers they succeed.

23 A man takes joy in giving an answer;

and a timely word—how good that is!

21 Folly is a joy to one who has no sense,

but a person of understanding walks straight ahead.

22 Without counsel, plans go wrong,

but with many advisers they succeed.

23 To make an apt answer is a joy to anyone,

and a word in season, how good it is!

21 Folly is a joy to him who lacks sense,

and a person of understanding will walk upright.

22 Plans go wrong when there is no counsel,

but with many advisors it will succeed.

23 Joy belongs to a man with answers in his mouth,

and a word in its time, how good it is!

21 A person who has no sense enjoys doing foolish things.

But a man who has understanding walks straight ahead.

22 Plans fail without good advice.

But they succeed when there are many advisers.

23 Joy is found in giving the right answer.

And how good is a word spoken at the right time!