Verse 21

Folly{H200} is joy{H8057} to him that is void{H2638} of wisdom;{H3820} But a man{H376} of understanding{H8394} maketh straight{H3474} his going.{H3212}

Referenced Verses

  • Prov 10:23 : 23 It is as sport{H7814} to a fool{H3684} to do{H6213} wickedness;{H2154} And [so is] wisdom{H2451} to a man{H376} of understanding.{H8394}
  • Eph 5:15 : 15 Look{G991} therefore{G3767} carefully{G199} how{G4459} ye walk,{G4043} not{G3361} as{G5613} unwise,{G781} but{G235} as{G5613} wise;{G4680}
  • Jas 3:13 : 13 Who{G5101} is wise{G4680} and{G2532} understanding{G1990} among{G1722} you?{G5213} let him show{G1166} by{G1537} his good{G2570} life{G391} his{G846} works{G2041} in{G1722} meekness{G4240} of wisdom.{G4678}
  • Job 28:28 : 28 And unto man{H120} he said,{H559} Behold, the fear{H3374} of the Lord,{H136} that is wisdom;{H2451} And to depart{H5493} from evil{H7451} is understanding.{H998}
  • Ps 111:10 : 10 The fear{H3374} of Jehovah{H3068} is the beginning{H7225} of wisdom;{H2451} A good{H2896} understanding{H2451} have all they that do{H6213} [his commandments]: His praise{H8416} endureth{H5975} for ever.{H5703}
  • Prov 11:12 : 12 He that despiseth{H936} his neighbor{H7453} is void{H2638} of wisdom;{H3820} But a man{H376} of understanding{H8394} holdeth his peace.{H2790}
  • Prov 14:9 : 9 A trespass-offering{H817} mocketh{H3887} fools;{H191} But among the upright{H3477} there is good will.{H7522}
  • Prov 14:16 : 16 A wise{H2450} man feareth,{H3373} and departeth{H5493} from evil;{H7451} But the fool{H3684} beareth himself insolently,{H5674} and is confident.{H982}
  • Prov 26:18-19 : 18 As a madman{H3856} who casteth{H3384} firebrands,{H2131} Arrows,{H2671} and death,{H4194} 19 So is the man{H376} that deceiveth{H7411} his neighbor,{H7453} And saith,{H559} Am not I in sport?{H7832}