Proverbs 15:21
Folly delights a person who lacks sense, 1 but the one who has understanding walks a straight path. 1
Unlocked Literal 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, 1 but a foolish person despises his mother. 1
22Plans go wrong where there is no advice, 1 but with numerous advisors they succeed. 1
Cross References
Psalms 111:10To honor Yahweh is the beginning of wisdom; 1 those who carry out his instructions have good understanding. 1 His praise endures forever.
Proverbs 4:26Make a level path for your foot; 1 then all your ways will be secure. 1
Proverbs 11:12The man who has contempt for his friend has no sense, 1 but a man of understanding keeps quiet. 1
Proverbs 14:16A wise man fears and turns away from evil, 1 but the fool confidently dismisses a warning. 1
Ephesians 5:15Look carefully how you live—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 →