Proverbs 15:21
Folly is joy to the fool: and the wise man maketh straight his steps.
Douay-Rheims 1899
In The King James Version
Folly is joy to him that is destitute of wisdom: but a man of understanding walketh uprightly.
In Context
20A wise son maketh a father joyful: but the foolish man despiseth his mother.
Cross References
Psalms 111:10the fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom. A good understanding to all that do it: his praise continueth for ever and ever.
Proverbs 4:26Make straight the path for thy feet, and all thy ways shall be established.
Proverbs 11:12He that despiseth his friend, is mean of heart: but the wise man will hold his peace.
Proverbs 14:16A wise man feareth and declineth from evil: the fool leapeth over and is confident.
Ephesians 5:15See therefore, brethren, how you walk circumspectly: not as unwise,
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 15:21
20 A wise son maketh a glad father: but a foolish man despiseth his mother. Observe here, 1. To the praise of good children, that they are the joy of their parents, who ought to have joy of them, having taken so much care and pains about them. And it adds much to the satisfaction of those that are good if they have reason to think that they have been a comfort to their parents in their declining years, when evil days come. 2. To the shame of wicked children, that by their wickedness they put contempt upon their… Read the whole commentary →