Proverbs 15:21

Old Testament Wisdom/Poetry ASV (1901)

Folly is joy to him that is void of wisdom; But a man of understanding maketh straight his going.

Proverbs 15:21 — American Standard Version

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Context — Proverbs 15

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18A wrathful man stirreth up contention; But he that is slow to anger appeaseth strife.

19The way of the sluggard is as a hedge of thorns; But the path of the upright is made a highway.

20A wise son maketh a glad father; But a foolish man despiseth his mother.

21Folly is joy to him that is void of wisdom; But a man of understanding maketh straight his going.

22Where there is no counsel, purposes are disappointed; But in the multitude of counsellors they are established.

23A man hath joy in the answer of his mouth; And a word in due season, how good is it!

24To the wise the way of life [goeth] upward, That he may depart from Sheol beneath.

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