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Proverbs 15:21
Folly [is] joy to [him that is] destitute of wisdom: but a man of understanding walketh uprightly.
Proverbs 15:21 · Webster 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 appeaseth strife.
19 The way of the slothful [man is] as a hedge of thorns: but the way of the righteous [is] made plain.
20 A wise son maketh a glad father: but a foolish man despiseth his mother.
21 Folly [is] joy to [him that is] destitute of wisdom: but a man of understanding walketh uprightly.
22 Without counsel purposes are disappointed: but in the multitude of counselors they are established.
23 A man hath joy by the answer of his mouth: and a word [spoken] in due season, how good [it is]!
24 The way of life [is] above to the wise, that he may depart from hell beneath.
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