Proverbs 15:21
Folly is joy to him that is destitute of wisdom: but a man of understanding walketh uprightly.
In other versions
Folly is joy to him that is void of wisdom; But a man of understanding maketh straight his going.
ASV
Foolish behaviour is joy to the unwise; but a man of good sense makes his way straight.
BBE
Folly is joy to him that is void of sense; but a man of understanding regulateth his walk.
DBY
Folly is joy to one who is void of wisdom, But a man of understanding keeps his way straight.
WEB
Folly is joy to one lacking heart, And a man of intelligence directeth `his' going.
YLT
Folly is joy to him that is destitute of wisdom: but a man of understanding walks uprightly.
ENG
Folly is joy to him that is destitute of wisdom: but a man of understanding walketh uprightly.
WBT
Folly is joy to one who lacks judgment, but a man of understanding walks a straight path.
BSB
In context
19The way of the slothful man is as an hedge of thorns: but the way of the righteous is made plain.
20A wise son maketh a glad father: but a foolish man despiseth his mother.
21Folly is joy to him that is destitute of wisdom: but a man of understanding walketh uprightly.
22Without counsel purposes are disappointed: but in the multitude of counsellors they are established.
23A man hath joy by the answer of his mouth: and a word spoken in due season, how good is it!