Proverbs 15:21

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

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All Translations

BBE BBE

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

DBY DBY

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

KJV King James Version

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

WBT WBT

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

WEB WEB

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

YLT YLT

Folly is joy to one lacking heart, And a man of intelligence directeth `his' going.