Proverbs 15:21

Translation Comparison (18 available)

Original Language Text
hebrew
אִ֭וֶּלֶת שִׂמְחָ֣ה לַ/חֲסַר לֵ֑ב וְ/אִ֥ישׁ תְּ֝בוּנָ֗ה יְיַשֶׁר לָֽכֶת
English Translation
Folly is joy to the lack of heart, but a man of understanding will direct his steps.

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

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

Foolish behaviour is joy to the unwise; but a man of good sense makes his way straight.

Folly is joy to him that is void of sense; but a man of understanding regulateth his walk.

Folly is joy to the fool: and the wise man maketh straight his steps.

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

A good answer makes people happy—it's great to say the right thing at the right moment!

Folly is joy to one who is void of wisdom, but a man of understanding keeps his way straight.

Foolishnes is ioy to him that is destitute of vnderstanding: but a man of vnderstanding walketh vprightly.

Folly is joy to him that is destitute of wisdom: but a man of understanding walketh uprightly.

Folly is joy to one lacking heart, || And a man of intelligence directs his going.

Folly is joy to him that is destitute of wisdom: but a man of understanding walketh uprightly.

Foolishness brings joy to those with no sense;<br>a sensible person stays on the right path.<br>

Folly is joy to him that is destitute of wisdom: but a man of understanding walketh uprightly.

Folly is joy to one who is void of wisdom, but a man of understanding keeps his way straight.

Folly is joy to one who is void of wisdom, but a man of understanding keeps his way straight.

Folly is joy to one who is void of wisdom, but a man of understanding keeps his way straight.

Folly is joy to one lacking heart, And a man of intelligence directeth [his] going.