Proverbs 15:21
Stupidity makes people with no sense happy, but sensible people do what is right.
Free Bible Version
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 makes his father happy, but a stupid man despises his mother.
22Plans fall apart without good advice, but with plenty of advisors they're successful.
Cross References
Psalms 111:10The beginning of wisdom is honoring the Lord. Those who follow what he says do well. He is to be praised forever!
Proverbs 4:26Pay attention to the path you decide to follow, and you'll be safe wherever you go.
Proverbs 11:12People who run down their neighbors have no sense; someone who's sensible keeps quiet.
Proverbs 14:16Wise people are careful and avoid evil, but stupid people are confidently reckless.
Ephesians 5:15So be careful how you live your life, not foolishly, but wisely,
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 →