🏠

Proverbs 15:21

English Standard Version

21 Folly is a joy to him who lacks sense, but a man of understanding walks straight ahead.

Compare Versions

American Standard Version

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

Christian Standard Bible

Foolishness brings joy to one without sense, but a person with understanding walks a straight path.

King James Version

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

New American Standard Bible

Foolishness is joy to one who lacks sense, But a person of understanding walks straight.

New International Version

Folly brings joy to one who has no sense, but whoever has understanding keeps a straight course.

New King James Version

Folly is joy to him who is destitute of discernment, But a man of understanding walks uprightly.

New Living Translation

Foolishness brings joy to those with no sense; a sensible person stays on the right path.

World English Bible

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