Proverbs 15:21
Folly, is joy to him that lacketh sense,—but, a man of understanding, taketh a straight course.
The Emphasised Bible by J. B. Rotherham
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 dullard, despiseth his own mother.
Cross References
Psalms 111:10The beginning of wisdom, is the reverence of Yahweh, Good discretion, have all that do them, His praise, endureth for aye.
Proverbs 4:26Make level the track of thy foot, that, all thy ways, may be directed aright:
Proverbs 11:12He that sheweth contempt for his neighbour, lacketh sense, but, a man of understanding, observeth silence.
Proverbs 14:16A wise man, feareth, and avoideth evil, but, a dullard, is haughty and confident.
Ephesians 5:15Be taking heed, therefore, exactly how ye are walking,—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 →