Proverbs 15:21

Proverbs 15:21 in 10 English translations. Each links through to the full chapter for context.

New International Version (NIV)

21Folly brings joy to one who has no sense,

but whoever has understanding keeps a straight course.

21Foolishness is joy to one who lacks sense,

But a person of understanding walks straight.

21Foolishness is joy to him who is without heart and lacks [intelligent, common] sense,

But a man of understanding walks uprightly [making his course straight]. [Eph 5:15]

21Folly is joy to one who lacks judgment,

but a man of understanding walks a straight path.

21Folly is joy to him that is void of wisdom;

But a man of understanding maketh straight his going.

21Foolishnes is ioy to him that is destitute of vnderstanding: but a man of vnderstanding walketh vprightly.

21Folly is joy to one who is void of wisdom,

but a man of understanding keeps his way straight.

21A person who has no sense enjoys doing foolish things.

But a person who has understanding walks straight ahead.

21 Stupid people are happy when they do foolish things.

But wise people walk on a straight path.

21Folly is joy to one lacking heart, || And a man of intelligence directs [his] going.