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Proverbs 15:21
Folly, is joy to him that lacketh sense,—but, a man of understanding, taketh a straight course.
Proverbs 15:21 · Rotherham Emphasised Bible
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Proverbs 15:21 in other translations
Folly is joy to him that is destitute of wisdom: but a man of understanding walketh uprightly.
Folly is joy to one who lacks judgment, but a man of understanding walks a straight path.
Folly is joy to one who is void of wisdom, but a man of understanding keeps his way straight.
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In context
18 A wrathful man, stirreth up strife, but, he that is slow to anger, calmeth contention.
19 The way of the sluggard, is like a thorn hedge, but, the path of the upright, is a raised road.
20 A wise son, maketh a glad father,—but, a dullard, despiseth his own mother.
21 Folly, is joy to him that lacketh sense,—but, a man of understanding, taketh a straight course.
22 Plans, are frustrated, for lack of consultation, but, by the multitude of counsellors, shall counsel, be established.
23 A man hath joy, in the answer of his own mouth, and, a word in its season,—how good!
24 The way of life, is upwards to the prudent, that he may depart from hades beneath.
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