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

Destitute - Those whose souls have been laid bare.

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.