Proverbs 15:21

Proverbs chapter 15 · verse 21 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

World English Bible · 2000

Folly is joy to him that is void of wisdom; But a man of understanding maketh straight his going.

King James Version · 1611

Folly is joy to him that is destitute of wisdom: but a man of understanding walketh uprightly.

American Standard Version · 1901

Folly is joy to him that is void of wisdom; But a man of understanding maketh straight his going.

v.20A wise son maketh a glad father; But a foolish man despiseth his mother.

v.21This passage

v.22Where there is no counsel, purposes are disappointed; But in the multitude of counsellors they are established.

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.