New King James Version
Proverbs 15:21
21Folly is joy to him who is destitute of discernment, But a man of understanding walks uprightly.
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 Living Translation (NLT)Foolishness brings joy to those with no sense; a sensible person stays on the right path.
Context of Proverbs 15:21
19The way of the lazy man is like a hedge of thorns, But the way of the upright is a highway. 20A wise son makes a father glad, But a foolish man despises his mother. Folly is joy to him who is destitute of discernment, But a man of understanding walks uprightly. 22Without counsel, plans go awry, But in the multitude of counselors they are established. 23A man has joy by the answer of his mouth, And a word spoken in due season, how good it is!
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 10:23To do evil is like sport to a fool, But a man of understanding has wisdom.
- Proverbs 14:9Fools mock at sin, But among the upright there is favor.
- Proverbs 26:18Like a madman who throws firebrands, arrows, and death,
- Proverbs 11:12He who is devoid of wisdom despises his neighbor, But a man of understanding holds his peace.
- Proverbs 14:16A wise man fears and departs from evil, But a fool rages and is self-confident.
- Job 28:28And to man He said, ‘Behold, the fear of the Lord, that is wisdom, And to depart from evil is understanding.’ ”
- Psalms 111:10The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom; A good understanding have all those who do His commandments. His praise endures forever.
- Ephesians 5:15See then that you walk circumspectly, not as fools but as wise,
- James 3:13Who is wise and understanding among you? Let him show by good conduct that his works are done in the meekness 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
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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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