Proverbs 15:21

21 Folly is a joy to him who lacks {sense}, and a person of understanding {will walk upright}.

Proverbs 15:21 In-Context

19 The way of the lazy is like a hedge of thorns, but the path of the upright [is] a highway.
20 A child of wisdom will make a father glad, but a {foolish person}, he despises his mother.
21 Folly is a joy to him who lacks {sense}, and a person of understanding {will walk upright}.
22 Plans go wrong when there is no counsel, but with many advisors it will succeed.
23 Joy [belongs] to a man with answers in his mouth, and a word in its time, how good [it is]!

Footnotes 2

  • [a]. Literally "heart"
  • [b]. Literally "he will walk upright walking"
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