Proverbs 15:21-24

King James Version

²¹Folly is joy to him that is destitute of wisdom: but a man of understanding walketh uprightly.

²²Without counsel purposes are disappointed: but in the multitude of counsellors they are established.

²³A man hath joy by the answer of his mouth: and a word spoken in due season, how good is it!

²⁴The way of life is above to the wise, that he may depart from hell beneath.

Proverbs 15:21-24

New International Version

²¹Folly brings joy to one who has no sense,^(A)
but whoever has understanding keeps a straight course.

²²Plans fail for lack of counsel,^(B)
but with many advisers^(C) they succeed.^(D)

²³A person finds joy in giving an apt reply^(E)—
and how good is a timely word!^(F)

²⁴The path of life leads upward for the prudent
to keep them from going down to the realm of the dead.

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