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Proverbs · Chapter 15

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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Before · Proverbs 15:19–20

19The way of the sluggard is like a thorn patch, but the path of the upright is a highway. 20A wise son makes a father glad, but a foolish man despises his mother.

21Folly is joy to one who is void of wisdom, but a man of understanding keeps his way straight.

After · Proverbs 15:22–23

22Where there is no counsel, plans fail; but in a multitude of counselors they are established. 23Joy comes to a man with the reply of his mouth. How good is a word at the right time!

Read all of Proverbs 15 (33 verses)

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