Proverbs 15:21
Translations
King James Version (KJV)
Folly is joy to him that is destitute of wisdom: but a man of understanding walks uprightly.
American King James Version (AKJV)
Folly is joy to him that is destitute of wisdom: but a man of understanding walks uprightly.
American Standard Version (ASV)
Folly is joy to him that is void of wisdom; But a man of understanding maketh straight his going.
Basic English Translation (BBE)
Foolish behaviour is joy to the unwise; but a man of good sense makes his way straight.
Webster's Revision
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.
English Revised Version (ERV)
Folly is joy to him that is void of wisdom: but a man of understanding maketh straight his going.
Definitions for Proverbs 15:21
Barnes's Proverbs 15:21 Bible Commentary
i. e., The empty-hearted, rejoicing in folly, goes the wrong way; the man of understanding, rejoicing in wisdom, goes the right way.