Proverbs 15:21
Folly is joy to one who lacks judgment, but a man of understanding walks a straight path.
Berean Standard Bible
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 brings joy to his father, but a foolish man despises his mother.
22Plans fail for lack of counsel, but with many advisers they succeed.
Cross References
Psalms 111:10The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom; all who follow His precepts gain rich understanding. His praise endures forever!
Proverbs 4:26Make a level path for your feet, and all your ways will be sure.
Proverbs 11:12Whoever shows contempt for his neighbor lacks judgment, but a man of understanding remains silent.
Proverbs 14:16A wise man fears and turns from evil, but a fool is careless and reckless.
Ephesians 5:15Pay careful attention, then, to how you walk, not as unwise but as wise,
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 →