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Proverbs 15:21
21Stupid people are happy when they do foolish things. But wise people walk on a straight path.
Proverbs 15:21 in other versions
- King James Version (KJV)Folly is joy to him that is destitute of wisdom: but a man of understanding walketh uprightly.
- New International Version (NIV)Folly brings joy to one who has no sense, but whoever has understanding keeps a straight course.
- English Standard Version (ESV)Folly is a joy to him who lacks sense, but a man of understanding walks straight ahead.
- New King James Version (NKJV)Folly is joy to him who is destitute of discernment, But a man of understanding walks uprightly.
Context of Proverbs 15:21
19A lazy person always has problems, as if he is walking through thorn bushes. But an honest person walks on a straight road through life. 20A wise child makes his father happy. But a foolish person does not respect his mother. Stupid people are happy when they do foolish things. But wise people walk on a straight path. 22Without good advice, your ideas will never happen. But you will do well if you have many advisors. 23It makes you happy when you give a good answer to a question. It is good when you find the right thing to say at the right time.
Read all of Proverbs 15Proverbs 15:21 word by word
אִ֭וֶּלֶת שִׂמְחָ֣ה לַחֲסַר־לֵ֑ב וְאִ֥ישׁ תְּ֝בוּנָ֗ה יְיַשֶׁר־לָֽכֶת׃Read the interlinear
Words taken from the KJV.
Cross-references for Proverbs 15:21
- Proverbs 10:23A foolish person is happy when he does wicked things. But a wise person enjoys doing things that are right.
- Proverbs 14:9Fools think that they do not need to do anything about their sins. But God is pleased with people who do what is right.
- Proverbs 26:18A crazy man may shoot sharp arrows to kill people.
- Proverbs 11:12When someone insults his neighbour, it shows that he is foolish. But a wise person stays quiet.
- Proverbs 14:16A wise person is careful to keep away from trouble. But a fool is careless and he thinks that he is always right.
- Job 28:28God said this to us humans: “If you want to be wise, learn to respect the Lord with fear. If you want to understand things properly, turn away from evil acts.” ’
- Psalms 111:10If you want to live in a wise way, respect and obey the Lord. Everyone who lives in the way that he teaches will understand what is right. People should praise the Lord for ever!
- Ephesians 5:15So you must be very careful how you live. Live like people who are wise. Do not live like fools.
- James 3:13Do some of you think that you are wise? Do you think that you are clever? If so, show that you are wise by the way that you live. Be kind to other people. Do things that are good. That is what it means to be wise.
Commentaries on Proverbs 15:21
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 21i. e., The empty-hearted, rejoicing in folly, goes the wrong way; the man of understanding, rejoicing in wisdom, goes the right way.Read the comment
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 21Verse 21 Such as are truly wise, study that their thoughts, words, and actions should be regular, sincere, and holy.Read the comment
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 2121. walketh uprightly--and so finds his joy (Pr 3:6; 10:23).Read the comment
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Commentaries on Proverbs 15
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
- Tyndale Open Study Notes
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
- Rashi on Tanakh
- Keil & Delitzsch Commentary
- John Wesley’s Notes
- Darby Translation Notes
- Geneva Bible Translation Notes
- Kingcomments
- Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
- Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
- Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
- Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
- EGW Writings
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