American Standard Version
"Folly is joy to him that is void of wisdom; But a man of understanding maketh straight his going. "
— Proverbs 15:21, American Standard Version
“Folly is joy to him that is destitute of wisdom: but a man of understanding walketh uprightly.”
“Folly is joy to one who is void of wisdom, but a man of understanding keeps his way straight.”
“Folly is a joy to one who lacks sense, but one who has understanding follows an upright course.”
“Folly is joy to the fool: and the wise man maketh straight his steps.”
“Foolish behaviour is joy to the unwise; but a man of good sense makes his way straight.”
“Folly is joy to him that is destitute of wisdom: but a man of understanding walketh uprightly.”
A wrathful man stirreth up contention; But he that is slow to anger appeaseth strife.
The way of the sluggard is as a hedge of thorns; But the path of the upright is made a highway.
A wise son maketh a glad father; But a foolish man despiseth his mother.
Folly is joy to him that is void of wisdom; But a man of understanding maketh straight his going.
Where there is no counsel, purposes are disappointed; But in the multitude of counsellors they are established.
A man hath joy in the answer of his mouth; And a word in due season, how good is it!
To the wise the way of lifegoethupward, That he may depart from Sheol beneath.