Proverbs 15:21
Folly is joy to one who is void of wisdom, But a man of understanding keeps his way straight.
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Referenced Verses
- Prov 10:23 : 23 It is a fool's pleasure to do wickedness, But wisdom is a man of understanding's pleasure.
- Eph 5:15 : 15 Therefore watch carefully how you walk, not as unwise, but as wise;
- Jas 3:13 : 13 Who is wise and understanding among you? Let him show by his good conduct that his deeds are done in gentleness of wisdom.
- Job 28:28 : 28 To man he said, 'Behold, the fear of the Lord, that is wisdom. To depart from evil is understanding.'"
- Ps 111:10 : 10 The fear of Yahweh is the beginning of wisdom. All those who do his work have a good understanding. His praise endures forever!
- Prov 11:12 : 12 One who despises his neighbor is void of wisdom, But a man of understanding holds his peace.
- Prov 14:9 : 9 Fools mock at making atonement for sins, But among the upright there is good will.
- Prov 14:16 : 16 A wise man fears, and shuns evil, But the fool is hotheaded and reckless.
- Prov 26:18-19 : 18 Like a madman who shoots firebrands, arrows, and death, 19 Is the man who deceives his neighbor and says, "Am I not joking?"
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20 A wise son makes a father glad, But a foolish man despises his mother.
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6 A scoffer seeks wisdom, and doesn't find it, But knowledge comes easily to a discerning person.
7 Stay away from a foolish man, For you won't find knowledge on his lips.
8 The wisdom of the prudent is to think about his way, But the folly of fools is deceit.
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23 It is a fool's pleasure to do wickedness, But wisdom is a man of understanding's pleasure.
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15 The way of a fool is right in his own eyes, But he who is wise listens to counsel.
16 A fool shows his annoyance the same day, But one who overlooks an insult is prudent.
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21 He who becomes the father of a fool grieves. The father of a fool has no joy.
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16 Every prudent man acts from knowledge, But a fool exposes folly.
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22 Understanding is a fountain of life to one who has it, But the punishment of fools is their folly.
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23 A prudent man keeps his knowledge, But the hearts of fools proclaim foolishness.
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