Catholic Public Domain Version
"Folly is gladness to the foolish. And the prudent man sets his own steps in order. "
— Proverbs 15:21, Catholic Public Domain Version
“Folly is joy to him that is destitute of wisdom: but a man of understanding walketh uprightly.”
“Folly is joy to him that is void of wisdom; But a man of understanding maketh straight his going. ”
“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 short-tempered man provokes conflicts. Whoever is patient tempers those who are stirred up.
The way of the slothful is like a hedge of thorns. The way of the just is without offense.
A wise son gladdens the father. But the foolish man despises his mother.
Folly is gladness to the foolish. And the prudent man sets his own steps in order.
Intentions dissipate where there is no counsel. Yet truly, they are confirmed where there are many counselors.
A man rejoices in the verdict of his own mouth. And a word at the right time is best.
The path of life is for the wise above, so that he may turn away from the end of Hell.