Proverbs 15:21
Folly is joy to him who lacketh wisdom; But the man of understanding walketh uprightly.
Noyes 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 maketh a glad father; But a foolish man despiseth his mother.
22Without counsel, plans come to nought; But with a multitude of counsellors they are established.
Cross References
Psalms 111:10The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom; A good understanding have all they who keep his commandments; His praise endureth for ever.
Proverbs 4:26Give heed to the path of thy foot, And let all thy ways be steadfast.
Proverbs 11:12He who despiseth his neighbor is void of understanding; A man of discernment holdeth his peace.
Proverbs 14:16The wise man feareth, and departeth from evil; But the fool is haughty and confident.
Ephesians 5:15See then that ye walk circumspectly; not as unwise men, 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 →