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Proverbs 15:21

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21mFolly is joy to him that is †destitute of wisdom:

But a man of understanding nwalketh uprightly.

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Footnotes

  1. mSee ch. 10:23.
  2. †Heb. void of heart. See ch. 6:32.
  3. nSo Eph. 5:15.

In other versions

ESVEnglish Standard Version

Folly is a joy to him who lacks sense,

but a man of understanding walks straight ahead.

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.