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Proverbs 15:21

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21lFolly is a joy to him who lacks sense,

but a man of understanding mwalks straight ahead.

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Cross references

  1. lch. 10:23
  2. m[Eph. 5:15]

In other versions

NIVNew International Version (2011)

Folly brings joy to one who has no sense,

but whoever has understanding keeps a straight course.

CSBChristian Standard Bible

Foolishness brings joy to one without sense,

but a person with understanding walks a straight path.

NLTNew Living Translation

Foolishness brings joy to those with no sense;

a sensible person stays on the right path.

LEBThe Lexham English Bible

Folly is a joy to him who lacks sense,

and a person of understanding will walk upright.

KJV 1900King James Version

Folly is joy to him that is destitute of wisdom:

But a man of understanding walketh uprightly.