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


In Context

18 A wrathful man stirs up contention, but one who is slow to anger appeases strife.

19 The way of the sluggard is like a thorn patch, but the path of the upright is a highway.

20 A wise son makes a father glad, but a foolish man despises his mother.

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

22 Where there is no counsel, plans fail; but in a multitude of counselors they are established.

23 Joy comes to a man with the reply of his mouth. How good is a word at the right time!

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 Douay-Rheims Version of the Holy Bible

15:21Folly is joy to the fool: and the wise man maketh straight his steps.

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 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.