Proverbs 15:21

A Gentle Answer Turns Away Wrath

20A wise son brings joy to his father, but a foolish man despises his mother. 21Folly is joy to one who lacks judgment, but a man of understanding walks a straight path.

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Berean Standard Bible
Folly is joy to one who lacks judgment, but a man of understanding walks a straight path.
American Standard Version (1901)
Folly is joy to him that is void of wisdom; But a man of understanding maketh straight his going.
Bible in Basic English
Foolish behaviour is joy to the unwise; but a man of good sense makes his way straight.
Douay-Rheims 1899
Folly is joy to the fool: and the wise man maketh straight his steps.
Free Bible Version
Stupidity makes people with no sense happy, but sensible people do what is right.
Geneva Bible 1599
Foolishnes is ioy to him that is destitute of vnderstanding: but a man of vnderstanding walketh vprightly.
King James (Authorized) Version
Folly is joy to him that is destitute of wisdom: but a man of understanding walketh uprightly.
One Unity Resource Bible
Folly is joy to one who is void of wisdom, but a man of understanding keeps his way straight.
Translation for Translators
Foolish people are happy to continually act foolishly; those who have good sense do what is right.
Unlocked Literal Bible
Folly delights a person who lacks sense, but the one who has understanding walks a straight path.
Noah Webster Bible
Folly is joy to him that is destitute of wisdom: but a man of understanding walketh uprightly.
World English Bible
Folly is joy to one who is void of wisdom, but a man of understanding keeps his way straight.
Young's Literal Translation
Folly is joy to one lacking heart, And a man of intelligence directeth [his] going.