Proverbs 15:21 | |
NASB: Folly is joy to him who lacks sense, But a man of understanding walks straight. (NASB ©1995) GWT: Stupidity is fun to the one without much sense, but a person who has understanding forges straight ahead. (GOD'S WORD®) KJV: Folly is joy to him that is destitute of wisdom: but a man of understanding walketh uprightly. ASV: Folly is joy to him that is void of wisdom; But a man of understanding maketh straight his going. BBE: Foolish behaviour is joy to the unwise; but a man of good sense makes his way straight. DBY: Folly is joy to him that is void of sense; but a man of understanding regulateth his walk. JPS: Folly is joy to him that lacketh understanding; but a man of discernment walketh straightforwards. WBS: Folly is joy to him that is destitute of wisdom: but a man of understanding walketh uprightly. WEB: Folly is joy to one who is void of wisdom, but a man of understanding keeps his way straight. YLT: Folly is joy to one lacking heart, And a man of intelligence directeth [his] going. | |
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