Proverbs 15:21
Folly is joy to one who is void of wisdom, but a man of understanding keeps his way straight.
World Messianic 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 makes a father glad, but a foolish man despises his mother.
22Where there is no counsel, plans fail; but in a multitude of counselors they are established.
Cross References
Psalms 111:10The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom. All those who do his work have a good understanding. His praise endures forever!
Proverbs 4:26Make the path of your feet level. Let all of your ways be established.
Proverbs 11:12One who despises his neighbor is void of wisdom, but a man of understanding holds his peace.
Proverbs 14:16A wise man fears and shuns evil, but the fool is hot headed and reckless.
Ephesians 5:15Therefore watch carefully 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 →