22 Understanding is a wellspring of life unto him that hath it: but the instruction of fools is folly. 14 A gift in secret pacifieth anger: and a reward in the bosom strong wrath. 4 A wicked doer giveth heed to false lips; and a liar giveth ear to a naughty tongue. 6 By mercy and truth iniquity is purged: and by the fear of the Lord men depart from evil. 30 The light of the eyes rejoiceth the heart: and a good report maketh the bones fat. When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice: but when the wicked beareth rule, the people mourn. KJV: King James Version . Holman Bible. Change Language {{#items}} {{local_title}} 19 A man of great wrath shall suffer punishment: for if thou deliver him, yet thou must do it again. 18 The lot causeth contentions to cease, and parteth between the mighty. 13 Whoso rewardeth evil for good, evil shall not depart from his house. 11 The discretion of a man deferreth his anger; and it is his glory to pass over a transgression. Pro 15:21 - Folly is joy to him that is destitute of wisdom: but a man of understanding walketh uprightly. 3 The foolishness of man perverteth his way: and his heart fretteth against the Lord. This truly shows how destitute this person is of true wisdom. 6 Children's children are the crown of old men; and the glory of children are their fathers. Listen to the Bible. 7 Excellent speech becometh not a fool: much less do lying lips a prince. Pro 15:22. A man hath joy by the answer of his mouth: … 14 For the merchandise of it is better than the merchandise of silver, and the gain thereof than fine gold. 2 Also, that the soul be without knowledge, it is not good; and he that hasteth with his feet sinneth. 18 The wicked shall be a ransom for the righteous, and the transgressor for the upright. Proverbs 15:21 King James Version (KJV). The Book of Proverbs. 25 A foolish son is a grief to his father, and bitterness to her that bare him. Folly is joy to him that is destitute of wisdom: but a man of understanding walketh uprightly. 24 A slothful man hideth his hand in his bosom, and will not so much as bring it to his mouth again. 3 Commit thy works unto the Lord, and thy thoughts shall be established. 5 The thoughts of the diligent tend only to plenteousness; but of every one that is hasty only to want. 13 Whoso stoppeth his ears at the cry of the poor, he also shall cry himself, but shall not be heard. 19 The way of the slothful man is as an hedge of thorns: but the way of the righteous is made plain. 3 To do justice and judgment is more acceptable to the Lord than sacrifice. 26 A wise king scattereth the wicked, and bringeth the wheel over them. 31 The horse is prepared against the day of battle: but safety is of the Lord. 3 When the wicked cometh, then cometh also contempt, and with ignominy reproach. 3 The eyes of the Lord are in every place, beholding the evil and the good. Folly is joy to him who is destitute of discernment, But a man of understanding walks uprightly. KING JAMES VERSION (KJV) TRANSLATION, MEANING, CONTEXT. Outside of the United Kingdom, the KJV is in the public domain. 4 A wholesome tongue is a tree of life: but perverseness therein is a breach in the spirit. 23 The fear of the Lord tendeth to life: and he that hath it shall abide satisfied; he shall not be visited with evil. A Soft Answer Turns Away Wrath - A soft answer turns away wrath, But a harsh word stirs up anger. Every way of a man is right in his own eyes: but the LORD pondereth the hearts. 10 The name of the Lord is a strong tower: the righteous runneth into it, and is safe. Proverbs 15 :: New King James Version (NKJV) Strong's. 13 Happy is the man that findeth wisdom, and the man that getteth understanding. 32 He that is slow to anger is better than the mighty; and he that ruleth his spirit than he that taketh a city. The eyes of the Lord are in every place, Keeping watch on the evil and the good. 6 A fool's lips enter into contention, and his mouth calleth for strokes. 11 Hell and destruction are before the Lord: how much more then the hearts of the children of men? 18 Through desire a man, having separated himself, seeketh and intermeddleth with all wisdom. Mark 15:21 Context. 15 All the days of the afflicted are evil: but he that is of a merry heart hath a continual feast. Proverbs 15:21, ESV: "Folly is a joy to him who lacks sense, but a man of understanding walks straight ahead." Tools. 27 He that hath knowledge spareth his words: and a man of understanding is of an excellent spirit. Proverbs 21:21 KJV. 14 It is naught, it is naught, saith the buyer: but when he is gone his way, then he boasteth. 23 The heart of the wise teacheth his mouth, and addeth learning to his lips. 20 There is treasure to be desired and oil in the dwelling of the wise; but a foolish man spendeth it up. Proverbs 15:21 (KJV) Square Portrait Landscape Folly is joy to him that is destitute of wisdom: but a man of understanding walketh uprightly. 25 The Lord will destroy the house of the proud: but he will establish the border of the widow. 21 An inheritance may be gotten hastily at the beginning; but the end thereof shall not be blessed. 8 He that getteth wisdom loveth his own soul: he that keepeth understanding shall find good. 5 A fool despiseth his father's instruction: but he that regardeth reproof is prudent. 22 Say not thou, I will recompense evil; but wait on the Lord, and he shall save thee. 28 The heart of the righteous studieth to answer: but the mouth of the wicked poureth out evil things. 14 The spirit of a man will sustain his infirmity; but a wounded spirit who can bear? PRO 15:23. (Proverbs 15:22) Without counsel purposes are disappointed: but in the multitude of counsellors they are established. 21 Folly is joy to him that is destitute of wisdom: but a man of understanding walketh uprightly. Version. 33 The lot is cast into the lap; but the whole disposing thereof is of the Lord. 15 In the light of the king's countenance is life; and his favour is as a cloud of the latter rain. 30 There is no wisdom nor understanding nor counsel against the Lord. Proverbs 15-21 King James Version (KJV). 22 The desire of a man is his kindness: and a poor man is better than a liar. Within the United Kingdom, the rights to the KJV are vested in the Crown. 29:2 “Folly is joy to him that is destitute of wisdom: but a man of understanding walketh uprightly.” 15 Slothfulness casteth into a deep sleep; and an idle soul shall suffer hunger. 22 A merry heart doeth good like a medicine: but a broken spirit drieth the bones. 4 The words of a man's mouth are as deep waters, and the wellspring of wisdom as a flowing brook. Folly is joy to him who is destitute of discernment: For the fool, his foolishness (folly) is something to take pleasure in. 3 The heaven for height, and the earth for depth, and the heart of kings is unsearchable. 31 The ear that heareth the reproof of life abideth among the wise. 8 The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination to the Lord: but the prayer of the upright is his delight. 20 A man's belly shall be satisfied with the fruit of his mouth; and with the increase of his lips shall he be filled. ... No entry exists in Forerunner Commentary for Proverbs 15:21. 12 Before destruction the heart of man is haughty, and before honour is humility. Proverbs 25 KJV + Strong's. 14 The wrath of a king is as messengers of death: but a wise man will pacify it. 16 How much better is it to get wisdom than gold! Bible Language English. belcheth, or, bubbleth He only hates his folly when they have to pay the bitter consequences of it. 4 An high look, and a proud heart, and the plowing of the wicked, is sin. 4 f Wealth brings many new friends, 9 He that covereth a transgression seeketh love; but he that repeateth a matter separateth very friends. 11 Even a child is known by his doings, whether his work be pure, and whether it be right. 11 An evil man seeketh only rebellion: therefore a cruel messenger shall be sent against him. 18 A wrathful man stirreth up strife: but he that is slow to anger appeaseth strife. 2 [It is] the glory of God to conceal a thing: but the honour of kings [is] to search out a matter. 11 When the scorner is punished, the simple is made wise: and when the wise is instructed, he receiveth knowledge. ALL. 19 And they smote him on the head with a reed, and did spit upon him, and bowing their knees worshipped him. Proverbs 15:21 KJV. Read verse in King James Version 20 And when they had mocked him, they took off the purple from him, and put his own clothes on him, and led him out to crucify him. Otherwise, it is joy to him. For the lips of a strange woman drop as an honeycomb, International Standard Version. Proverbs 18:15 Context. 18 Pride goeth before destruction, and an haughty spirit before a fall. Read Proverbs 21:15-25 in KJV and NIV using our online parallel Bible. The Authorized Version or King James Version (KJV), 1611, 1769. 25 The desire of the slothful killeth him; for his hands refuse to labour. 8 Better is a little with righteousness than great revenues without right. Proverbs 15:23. 23 The poor useth intreaties; but the rich answereth roughly. 19The way of the slothful man is as an hedge of thorns: but the way of the righteous is made plain. 26 He that laboureth laboureth for himself; for his mouth craveth it of him. 19 He that goeth about as a talebearer revealeth secrets: therefore meddle not with him that flattereth with his lips. ASV KJV NASB ... Proverbs 15:21 : Folly is joy to him that is destitute of wisdom: but a man of understanding walketh uprightly. void of heart) 15:22 Without counsel 5475 purposes 4284 are disappointed 6565 8687: but in the multitude 7230 of counsellors 3289 8802 they are established 6965 8799. 5 A false witness shall not be unpunished, and he that speaketh lies shall not escape. New Life Version 16 He that keepeth the commandment keepeth his own soul; but he that despiseth his ways shall die. 19 It is better to dwell in the wilderness, than with a contentious and an angry woman. 11 A just weight and balance are the Lord's: all the weights of the bag are his work. 27 The spirit of man is the candle of the Lord, searching all the inward parts of the belly. Friendship seems as necessary an element of a comfortable existence in this world as fire or water, or even air itself. 25 There is a way that seemeth right unto a man, but the end thereof are the ways of death. Verse. 14 A gift in secret pacifieth anger: and a reward in the bosom strong wrath. 8 A gift is as a precious stone in the eyes of him that hath it: whithersoever it turneth, it prospereth. The first nine chapters constitute a continuous discourse, almost in the manner of a sermon; and of the last two chapters, ch. The Book of Proverbs read by Alexander Scourby. 9 The way of the wicked is an abomination unto the Lord: but he loveth him that followeth after righteousness. b. 5 It is not good to accept the person of the wicked, to overthrow the righteous in judgment. 15 The heart of the prudent getteth knowledge; and the ear of the wise seeketh knowledge. 9 A man's heart deviseth his way: but the Lord directeth his steps. 21 There are many devices in a man's heart; nevertheless the counsel of the Lord, that shall stand. 23 Divers weights are an abomination unto the Lord; and a false balance is not good. PRO 15:22. Proverbs 3:5-6 #29 KJV 'Trust in the Lord with all Thine Heart' Christian Scripture Wall Art Canvas $129.95 $79.95 Proverbs 3:5-6 KJV #1a Bible Verse Canvas Wall Art Verse. Read verse in King James Version 12 The hearing ear, and the seeing eye, the Lord hath made even both of them. 3 The foolishness of man perverteth his way: and his heart fretteth against the Lord. Red Letter. And the son said unto him, Father, I have sinned against heaven, and in thy sight, and am no more worthy to be called thy son. 12 The king's wrath is as the roaring of a lion; but his favour is as dew upon the grass. 12 Let a bear robbed of her whelps meet a man, rather than a fool in his folly. Plain - Is easy and pleasant to him, notwithstanding all its difficulties.15:22 Counsel - When men do not seek, or will not receive advice from others.15:23 The answer - By a wise, or good and seasonable answer. 19 a Better is a poor person who b walks in his integrity. 19 Better is the poor that walketh in his integrity, than he that is perverse in his lips, and is a fool. 1 These [are] also proverbs of Solomon, which the men of Hezekiah king of Judah copied out. PROVERBS 15:21. 25 It is a snare to the man who devoureth that which is holy, and after vows to make enquiry. 16 A man's gift maketh room for him, and bringeth him before great men. ... King James Version (KJV) The Authorized Version or King James Version (KJV), 1611, 1769. 15 He that justifieth the wicked, and he that condemneth the just, even they both are abomination to the Lord. Proverbs 15:17 "Better [is] a dinner of herbs where love is, than a stalled ox and hatred therewith." 7 All the brethren of the poor do hate him: how much more do his friends go far from him? 2 It is the glory of God to conceal a thing: but the honour of kings is to search out a matter. The Authorized Version or King James Version (KJV), 1611, 1769. 18 Every purpose is established by counsel: and with good advice make war. 9 Who can say, I have made my heart clean, I am pure from my sin? 24 The way of life is above to the wise, that he may depart from hell beneath. 12 It is an abomination to kings to commit wickedness: for the throne is established by righteousness. 16 1 The preparations of the heart in man, and the answer of the tongue, is from the Lord.. 2 All the ways of a man are clean in his own eyes; but the Lord weigheth the spirits.. 3 Commit thy works unto the Lord, and thy thoughts shall be established.. 4 The Lord hath made all things for himself: yea, even the wicked for the day of evil. 13 A foolish son is the calamity of his father: and the contentions of a wife are a continual dropping. Jump to: Bible Study Tools • Parallel Bible Verse • Bible Contextual Overview • Bible Verse Review • Bible Cross-References • Gill's Bible Notes • Clarke's Bible Notes • Barnes' Bible Notes Verse. 13 A merry heart maketh a cheerful countenance: but by sorrow of the heart the spirit is broken. 17 The highway of the upright is to depart from evil: he that keepeth his way preserveth his soul. 4 The sluggard will not plow by reason of the cold; therefore shall he beg in harvest, and have nothing. KJV, Vest Pocket New Testament & Psalms, Leathersoft, Black, Red Letter Version: Holy Bible, King James Version, KJV, The King James Study Bible, Red Letter, Full-Color Edition: Holy Bible, King James Version, KJV Study Bible, Red Letter Edition: Second Edition, KJV, Holy Bible, Larger Print, Paperback, Comfort Print: Holy Bible, King James Version, KJV, Word Study Bible, Red Letter Edition: 1,700 Key Words that Unlock the Meaning of the Bible, KJV, Value Thinline Bible, Large Print, Red Letter Edition, Comfort Print: Holy Bible, King James Version. 12 Before destruction the heart of man is haughty, and before honour is humility. 20 Wine is a mocker, strong drink is raging: and whosoever is deceived thereby is not wise. Proverbs 25 King James Version (KJV). (destitute…: Heb. Read verse in King James Version 23 Whoso keepeth his mouth and his tongue keepeth his soul from troubles. 28 A false witness shall perish: but the man that heareth speaketh constantly. 30 He shutteth his eyes to devise froward things: moving his lips he bringeth evil to pass. Proverbs 21:21 Context. Listen to the Bible. 20 He that hath a froward heart findeth no good: and he that hath a perverse tongue falleth into mischief. 9 He also that is slothful in his work is brother to him that is a great waster. 29 A wicked man hardeneth his face: but as for the upright, he directeth his way. A dinner of herbs or vegetables is the typical dinner of the poor. Paragraph. 20 A wise son maketh a glad father: but a foolish man despiseth his mother. 4 The words of a man's mouth are as deep waters, and the wellspring of wisdom as a flowing brook. Pro 15:21. Proverbs 3:13 - … Bible Language English. 15 A soft answer turneth away wrath: but grievous words stir up anger. 21 Folly is joy to him that is destitute of wisdom: but a man of understanding walketh uprightly. 7 The just man walketh in his integrity: his children are blessed after him. 16 Wherefore is there a price in the hand of a fool to get wisdom, seeing he hath no heart to it? My son, attend unto my wisdom, and bow thine ear to my understanding: That thou mayest regard discretion, and that thy lips may keep knowledge. 10 A reproof entereth more into a wise man than an hundred stripes into a fool. 28 Mercy and truth preserve the king: and his throne is upholden by mercy. 28 A froward man soweth strife: and a whisperer separateth chief friends. 26 The thoughts of the wicked are an abomination to the Lord: but the words of the pure are pleasant words. 16 The man that wandereth out of the way of understanding shall remain in the congregation of the dead. 27 The sacrifice of the wicked is abomination: how much more, when he bringeth it with a wicked mind? Pro 15:22 - Without counsel, plans go awry, 3 The eyes of the Lord are in every place, beholding the evil and the good. Proverbs Many specimens of the so-called Wisdom Literature are preserved for us in the book of Proverbs, for its contents are by no means confined to what we call proverbs. Outside of the United Kingdom, the KJV is in the public domain. 18 And began to salute him, Hail, King of the Jews! 23 A wicked man taketh a gift out of the bosom to pervert the ways of judgment. The Lord sovereignly controls political powers. Proverbs 15:21. 14 The spirit of a man will sustain his infirmity; but a wounded spirit who can bear? 10 Divers weights, and divers measures, both of them are alike abomination to the Lord. Folly [is] joy to [him that is] destitute of wisdom: but a man of understanding walketh uprightly. Proverbs 23 King James Version << Proverbs 22 | Proverbs 23 | Proverbs 24 >> 23 1 When thou sittest to eat with a ruler, consider diligently what is before thee: 2 And put a knife to thy throat, if thou be a man given to appetite. 10 The soul of the wicked desireth evil: his neighbour findeth no favour in his eyes. 17 Bread of deceit is sweet to a man; but afterwards his mouth shall be filled with gravel. 14 House and riches are the inheritance of fathers: and a prudent wife is from the Lord. (Proverbs 15:23) A man hath joy by the answer of his mouth: and a word spoken 17 A friend loveth at all times, and a brother is born for adversity. 20 He that handleth a matter wisely shall find good: and whoso trusteth in the Lord, happy is he. 17 Better is a dinner of herbs where love is, than a stalled ox and hatred therewith. 15 A soft answer turneth away wrath: but grievous words stir up anger. 19 The way of the slothful man is as an hedge of thorns: but the way of the righteous is made plain. 20 A wise son maketh a glad father: but a foolish man despiseth his mother. 6 In the house of the righteous is much treasure: but in the revenues of the wicked is trouble. 33 The fear of the Lord is the instruction of wisdom; and before honour is humility. 27 An ungodly man diggeth up evil: and in his lips there is as a burning fire. 20 There is treasure to be desired and oil in the dwelling of the wise; but a foolish man spendeth it up. Luke 15:21 KJV. 21 He that begetteth a fool doeth it to his sorrow: and the father of a fool hath no joy. Pro 15:22. Proverbs 15:21. Blue Letter Bible. Proverbs 15:21 (King James Version) A.F.V A.S.V. Proverbs 15:1-4 - A soft answer turneth away wrath: but grievous words stir up anger. 20 A wise son maketh a glad father: but a foolish man despiseth his mother. 29 The glory of young men is their strength: and the beauty of old men is the grey head. 3 The fining pot is for silver, and the furnace for gold: but the Lord trieth the hearts. Note the examples of the divine hand of God in the cases of Artaxerxes (Ez. 18A wrathful man stirreth up strife: but he that is slow to anger appeaseth strife. 2 Every way of a man is right in his own eyes: but the Lord pondereth the hearts. Proverbs 15:21 NIV • Proverbs 15:21 NLT • Proverbs 15:21 ESV • Proverbs 15:21 NASB • Proverbs 15:21 KJV • Proverbs 15:21 Interlinear • Proverbs 15:21 Commentaries • Proverbs 15:21 Parallel Texts • Proverbs 15:21 Bible Apps • Proverbs 15:21 Parallel • Bible Hub 24 Wisdom is before him that hath understanding; but the eyes of a fool are in the ends of the earth. Pro 15:21 - Folly is joy to him who is destitute of discernment, But a man of understanding walks uprightly. 17 He that is first in his own cause seemeth just; but his neighbour cometh and searcheth him. Proverbs 15:21 (King James Version) A.F.V A.S.V. 29 The Lord is far from the wicked: but he heareth the prayer of the righteous. 28 Even a fool, when he holdeth his peace, is counted wise: and he that shutteth his lips is esteemed a man of understanding. Proverbs 3:5-6 - Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. 21Folly is joy to him that is destitute of wisdom: but a man of understanding walketh uprightly. Tools. 6 Many will intreat the favour of the prince: and every man is a friend to him that giveth gifts. 18 A man void of understanding striketh hands, and becometh surety in the presence of his friend. Clicking on a chapter will show you the text of that chapter of Proverbs in the Bible (King James Version). Prov 15:21 (KJB) Folly is joy to him that is destitute of wisdom: but a man of understanding walketh uprightly. 23A man hath joy by the answer of his mouth: and a word spoken in due season, how good is it! Outside of the United Kingdom, the KJV is in the public domain. Folly is joy to him who is destitute of discernment, But a man of understanding walks uprightly. 32 He that refuseth instruction despiseth his own soul: but he that heareth reproof getteth understanding. Within the United Kingdom, the rights to the KJV are vested in the Crown. 2 The tongue of the wise useth knowledge aright: but the mouth of fools poureth out foolishness. Folly - Foolishness or imprudency The fool thinks that acts and thoughts of foolishness are really the same thing as joy. 25 These are also proverbs of Solomon, which the men of Hezekiah king of Judah copied out. Pro 15:21 - Folly is joy to him that is destitute of wisdom: but a man of understanding walketh uprightly. The tongue of the wise uses knowledge rightly, But the mouth of fools pours forth foolishness. 7 The robbery of the wicked shall destroy them; because they refuse to do judgment. 18 The wicked shall be a ransom for the righteous, and the transgressor for the upright. 4 The Lord hath made all things for himself: yea, even the wicked for the day of evil. 22 Without counsel purposes are disappointed: but in the multitude of counsellors they are established. A fool finds pleasure in wicked schemes, but a person of understanding delights in wisdom. 3 It is an honour for a man to cease from strife: but every fool will be meddling. Proverbs 18 King James Version (KJV). Cancel. Proverbs 15:14 KJV. Upgrade to Bible Gateway Plus, and take your Bible knowledge to a new level this year! 24 A man that hath friends must shew himself friendly: and there is a friend that sticketh closer than a brother. 15 It is joy to the just to do judgment: but destruction shall be to the workers of iniquity. Read verse in King James Version Within the United Kingdom, the rights to the KJV are vested in the Crown. 23 A man hath joy by the answer of his mouth: and a word spoken in due season, how good is it! All the days of the afflicted are evil: but he that is of a merry heart hath a continual feast. Proverbs 15 :: King James Version (KJV) Strong's. 27 He that is greedy of gain troubleth his own house; but he that hateth gifts shall live. New Century Version Plans fail without good advice, but they succeed with the advice of many others. 1996-2020. 5 Every one that is proud in heart is an abomination to the Lord: though hand join in hand, he shall not be unpunished. Proverbs 15:22. 2 The fear of a king is as the roaring of a lion: whoso provoketh him to anger sinneth against his own soul. than one who is crooked in speech and is a fool. --Proverbs 18:24. 26 He coveteth greedily all the day long: but the righteous giveth and spareth not. 17 He that loveth pleasure shall be a poor man: he that loveth wine and oil shall not be rich. 7 A fool's mouth is his destruction, and his lips are the snare of his soul. 15:21 Folly 200 [is] joy 8057 to [him that is] destitute 2638 of wisdom 3820: but a man 376 of understanding 8394 walketh 3212 8800 uprightly 3474 8762. Proverbs 15:20 : Proverbs 15:22 >> DISCLAIMER: Church of the Great God (CGG) provides these resources to aid the individual in studying the Bible. 19 He loveth transgression that loveth strife: and he that exalteth his gate seeketh destruction. Folly is ioy to him that is destitute of wisedome: but a man of vnderstanding walketh vprightly.- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible ScanFolly is joy to him who lacks sense, But a man of understanding walks straight.- New American Standard Version (1995)Folly is joy to him that is void of wisdom; But a man of understanding maketh straight his going.- American Standard Version (1901)Foolish behaviour is joy to the unwise; but a man of good sense makes his way straight.- Basic English BibleFolly is joy to him that is void of sense; but a man of understanding regulateth his walk.- Darby BibleFolly is joy to him that is destitute of wisdom: but a man of understanding walketh uprightly. 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