Proverbs 15:21
What does Proverbs 15:21 mean?
A plain-English look at Proverbs 15:21 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000Folly is joy to him that is void of wisdom; But a man of understanding maketh straight his going.
KJV
King James Version · 1611Folly is joy to him that is destitute of wisdom: but a man of understanding walketh uprightly.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901Folly is joy to him that is void of wisdom; But a man of understanding maketh straight his going.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949Foolish behaviour is joy to the unwise; but a man of good sense makes his way straight.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862Folly is joy to one lacking heart, And a man of intelligence directeth <FI>his<Fi> going.
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752Folly is joy to the fool: and the wise man maketh straight his steps.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890Folly is joy to him that is void of sense; but a man of understanding regulateth his walk.
Context
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Ephesians 5:15
Look therefore carefully how ye walk, not as unwise, but as wise;
- James 3:13
Who is wise and understanding among you? let him show by his good life his works in meekness of wisdom.
- Proverbs 11:12
He that despiseth his neighbor is void of wisdom; But a man of understanding holdeth his peace.
- Proverbs 10:23
It is as sport to a fool to do wickedness; Andso iswisdom to a man of understanding.
- Proverbs 14:16
A wise man feareth, and departeth from evil; But the fool beareth himself insolently, and is confident.
- Proverbs 14:9
A trespass-offering mocketh fools; But among the upright there is good will.
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