21Folly is joy to the fool: and the wise man maketh straight his steps.


In Context

18 A passionate man stirreth up strifes: he that is patient appeaseth those that are stirred up.

19 The way of the slothful is as a hedge of thorns; the way of the just is without offence.

20 A wise son maketh a father joyful: but the foolish man despiseth his mother.

21 Folly is joy to the fool: and the wise man maketh straight his steps.

22 Designs are brought to nothing where there is no counsel: but where there are many counsellors, they are established.

23 A man rejoiceth in the sentence of his mouth: and a word in due time is best.

Proverbs 15:21 in Other Translations

The King James Version of the Holy Bible

15:21Folly [is] joy to [him that is] destitute of wisdom: but a man of understanding walketh uprightly.

The New International Version of the Holy Bible

15:21Folly delights a man who lacks judgment, but a man of understanding keeps a straight course.

The American Standard Version of the Holy Bible

15:21Folly is joy to him that is void of wisdom; But a man of understanding maketh straight his going.

The Darby Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

15:21Folly is joy to him that is void of sense; but a man of understanding regulateth his walk.

The English Revised Version of the Holy Bible

15:21Folly is joy to him that is void of wisdom: but a man of understanding maketh straight his going.

The Webster Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

15:21Folly is joy to him that is destitute of wisdom: but a man of understanding walketh uprightly.

The World English Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

15:21Folly is joy to one who is void of wisdom, but a man of understanding keeps his way straight.

The Young's Literal Translation of the Holy Bible

15:21Folly is joy to one lacking heart, And a man of intelligence directeth his going.

The American King James Version of the Holy Bible

15:21Folly is joy to him that is destitute of wisdom: but a man of understanding walks uprightly.