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Read Full Chapter (Proverbs 15) Proverbs 15:21 KJV
"Folly is joy to him that is destitute of wisdom: but a man of understanding walketh uprightly."
Proverbs Chapter 15, Verse 21
Proverbs 15:21 in Context (Verses 18–24 KJV)
18
A wrathful man stirreth up strife: but he that is slow to anger appeaseth strife.
19
The way of the slothful man is as an hedge of thorns: but the way of the righteous is made plain.*
20
A wise son maketh a glad father: but a foolish man despiseth his mother.
21
Folly is joy to him that is destitute of wisdom: but a man of understanding walketh uprightly.*
22
Without counsel purposes are disappointed: but in the multitude of counsellors they are established.
23
A man hath joy by the answer of his mouth: and a word spoken in due season, how good is it!*
24
The way of life is above to the wise, that he may depart from hell beneath.