Verse Comparison: Proverbs 15:21
American Standard Version
Folly is joy to him that is void of wisdom; But a man of understanding maketh straight his going.
Amplified® Bible
Folly is pleasure to him who is without heart {and} sense, but a man of understanding walks uprightly [making straight his course].
Contemporary English Version
Stupidity brings happiness to senseless fools, but everyone with good sense follows the straight path.
Darby English Version
Folly is joy to him that is void of sense; but a man of understanding regulateth his walk.
Good News Bible
Stupid people are happy with their foolishness, but the wise will do what is right.
King James Version
Folly is joy to him that is destitute of wisdom: but a man of understanding walketh uprightly.
New American Standard Bible
Folly is joy to him who lacks sense, But a man of understanding walks straight.
New International Version
Folly delights a man who lacks judgment,
but a man of understanding keeps a straight course.
New King James Version
Folly is joy to him who is destitute of discernment,
But a man of understanding walks uprightly.
N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
Folly seems joyful to him who lacks sense, But a man of understanding walks straight.
Revised Standard Version
Folly is a joy to him who has no sense, but a man of understanding walks aright.
Young's Literal Translation
Folly is joy to one lacking heart, And a man of intelligence directeth `his' going.
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