Proverbs 15:21

Folly is joy to one who is void of wisdom, but a man of understanding keeps his way straight.

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Folly is joy to one who is void of wisdom, but a man of understanding keeps his way straight.

BSB

Folly is joy to one who lacks judgment, but a man of understanding walks a straight path.

KJV

Folly is joy to him that is destitute of wisdom: but a man of understanding walketh uprightly.

ASV

Folly is joy to him that is void of wisdom; But a man of understanding maketh straight his going.

BBE

Foolish behaviour is joy to the unwise; but a man of good sense makes his way straight.

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Matthew Henry · Verse 21

Such as are truly wise, study that their thoughts, words, and actions should be regular, sincere, and holy.

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