Verse 21

Folly is joy to one who is void of wisdom, but a man of understanding keeps his way straight.

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 torches, arrows, and death, 19 is the man who deceives his neighbor and says, "Am I not joking?"