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

19A lazy person’s way is blocked with briers, but the path of the upright is an open highway. 20Sensible children bring joy to their father; foolish children despise their mother. Foolishness brings joy to those with no sense; a sensible person stays on the right path. 22Plans go wrong for lack of advice; many advisers bring success. 23Everyone enjoys a fitting reply; it is wonderful to say the right thing at the right time!

Proverbs 15:21 word by word

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

Words taken from the KJV.

• Follyאִוֶּ֫לֶת'ivveleth · follyH200
• joyשִׂמְחָהώimchâh · joyH8057
• destituteחָסֵרchâsêr · lackingH2638
• of wisdomלֵבlêb · heartH3820
• but a manאִישׁ'îysh · manH376
• of understandingתְּבוּנָהtâbûn tebûnâh tôbûnâh · understandingH8394
• walkethיָלַךְyâlak · to walkH3212
• uprightlyיָשַׁרyâshar · to smoothH3474

Cross-references for Proverbs 15:21

• Proverbs 10:23Doing wrong is fun for a fool, but living wisely brings pleasure to the sensible.
• Proverbs 14:9Fools make fun of guilt, but the godly acknowledge it and seek reconciliation.
• Proverbs 26:18Just as damaging as a madman shooting a deadly weapon
• Proverbs 11:12It is foolish to belittle one’s neighbor; a sensible person keeps quiet.
• Proverbs 14:16The wise are cautious and avoid danger; fools plunge ahead with reckless confidence.
• Job 28:28And this is what he says to all humanity: ‘The fear of the Lord is true wisdom; to forsake evil is real understanding.’”
• Psalms 111:10Fear of the Lord is the foundation of true wisdom. All who obey his commandments will grow in wisdom. Praise him forever!
• Ephesians 5:15So be careful how you live. Don’t live like fools, but like those who are wise.
• James 3:13If you are wise and understand God’s ways, prove it by living an honorable life, doing good works with the humility that comes from 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