Verse 21

Folly is a joy to one who lacks sense, but one who has understanding follows an upright course.

Referenced Verses

• Prov 10:23 : 23 Carrying out a wicked scheme is enjoyable to a fool, and so is wisdom for the one who has discernment.
• Eph 5:15 : 15 Live Wisely Therefore consider carefully how you live– not as unwise but as wise,
• Jas 3:13 : 13 True Wisdom Who is wise and understanding among you? By his good conduct he should show his works done in the gentleness that wisdom brings.
• Job 28:28 : 28 And he said to mankind,‘The fear of the LORD– that is wisdom, and to turn away from evil is understanding.’”
• Ps 111:10 : 10 To obey the LORD is the fundamental principle for wise living; all who carry out his precepts acquire good moral insight. He will receive praise forever.
• Prov 11:12 : 12 The one who denounces his neighbor lacks sense, but a discerning person keeps silent.
• Prov 14:9 : 9 Fools mock at reparation, but among the upright there is favor.
• Prov 14:16 : 16 A wise person is cautious and turns from evil, but a fool throws off restraint and is overconfident.
• Prov 26:18-19 : 18 Like a madman who shoots firebrands and deadly arrows, 19 so is a person who has deceived his neighbor, and said,“Was I not only joking?”