Proverbs 15:21

Modern

Folly is joy to one who lacks judgment, but a man of understanding walks a straight path.

Traditional

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

Literal

Folly is joy to the one lacking heart, and a man of understanding makes straight his walk.

Latin

Stultitia gaudium stulto, et vir prudens dirigit gressus suos.

Hebrew

English

Folly is joy to one who lacks judgment, but a man of understanding walks a straight path.

Ephesians 5:15
Pay careful attention, then, to how you walk, not as unwise but as wise,
Proverbs 10:23
The fool delights in shameful conduct, but a man of understanding has wisdom.
Proverbs 14:16
A wise man fears and turns from evil, but a fool is careless and reckless.
James 3:13
Who is wise and understanding among you? Let him show it by his good conduct, by deeds done in the humility that comes from wisdom.
Psalm 111:10
The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom; all who follow His precepts gain rich understanding. His praise endures forever!
Job 28:28
And He said to man, ‘Behold, the fear of the Lord, that is wisdom, and to turn away from evil is understanding.’”
Proverbs 14:9
Fools mock the making of amends, but goodwill is found among the upright.
Proverbs 11:12
Whoever shows contempt for his neighbor lacks judgment, but a man of understanding remains silent.
Proverbs 26:18–19
Like a madman shooting firebrands and deadly arrows,