Proverbs 15:21

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

19The way of the lazy one is like a hedge of thorns, But the path of the upright is a highway. 20A wise son makes a father glad, But a foolish man despises his mother. Foolishness is joy to one who lacks sense, But a person of understanding walks straight. 22Without consultation, plans are frustrated, But with many counselors they succeed. 23A person has joy in an apt answer, And how delightful is a timely word!

Proverbs 15:21 word by word

אִ֭וֶּלֶת שִׂמְחָ֣ה לַחֲסַר־לֵ֑ב וְאִ֥ישׁ תְּ֝בוּנָ֗ה יְיַשֶׁר־לָֽכֶת׃Read the interlinear

• Foolishnessאִוֶּ֫לֶת'ivveleth · follyH200
• is joyשִׂמְחָהώimchâh · joyH8057
• to one whoחָסֵרchâsêr · lackingH2638
• senseלֵבlêb · heartH3820
• But a personאִישׁ'îysh · manH376
• of understandingתְּבוּנָהtâbûn tebûnâh tôbûnâh · understandingH8394
• walksהָלַךְhâlak · to go: walkH1980
• straightיָשַׁרyâshar · to smoothH3474

Cross-references for Proverbs 15:21

• Proverbs 10:23Doing wickedness is like sport to a fool, And so is wisdom to a person of understanding.
• Proverbs 14:9Fools mock at sin, But among the upright there is goodwill.
• Proverbs 26:18Like a maniac who shoots Flaming arrows, arrows, and death,
• Proverbs 11:12One who despises his neighbor lacks sense, But a person of understanding keeps silent.
• Proverbs 14:16A wise person is cautious and turns away from evil, But a fool is arrogant and careless.
• Job 28:28And to mankind He said, ‘Behold, the fear of the Lord, that is wisdom; And to turn away from evil is understanding.’”
• Psalms 111:10The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom; All those who follow His commandments have a good understanding; His praise endures forever.
• Ephesians 5:15So then, be careful how you walk, not as unwise people but as wise,
• James 3:13Who among you is wise and understanding? Let him show by his good behavior his deeds in the gentleness of wisdom.

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

Topics related to Proverbs 15:21

• Fool
• Integrity
• Joy
• Pleasure
• Wisdom
• Worldliness

In the dictionaries

• Abomination
• Cheerful
• Continual
• Countenance
• Disappoint
• Disperse
• Feast
• Grievous
• Humility
• Poetry

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