Proverbs 15:21

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Proverbs 15:19–23 · Berean Standard Bible

19 The way of the slacker is like a hedge of thorns, but the path of the upright is a highway.

20 A wise son brings joy to his father, but a foolish man despises his mother.

21 Folly is joy to one who lacks judgment, but a man of understanding walks a straight path.

22 Plans fail for lack of counsel, but with many advisers they succeed.

23 A man takes joy in a fitting reply— and how good is a timely word!

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The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge lists these related verses. Scripture text comes from the Berean Standard Bible.

Proverbs 10:23

The fool delights in shameful conduct, but a man of understanding has wisdom.

Proverbs 14:9

Fools mock the making of amends, but goodwill is found among the upright.

Proverbs 26:18

Like a madman shooting firebrands and deadly arrows,

Proverbs 26:19

so is the man who deceives his neighbor and says, “I was only joking!”

Proverbs 11:12

Whoever shows contempt for his neighbor lacks judgment, but a man of understanding remains silent.

Proverbs 14:16

A wise man fears and turns from evil, but a fool is careless and reckless.

Job 28:28

And He said to man, ‘Behold, the fear of the Lord, that is wisdom, and to turn away from evil is understanding.’”

Psalms 111:10

The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom; all who follow His precepts gain rich understanding. His praise endures forever!

Ephesians 5:15

Pay careful attention, then, to how you walk, not as unwise but as wise,

James 3:13

Who is wise and understanding among you? Let him show it by his good conduct, by deeds done in the humility that comes from wisdom.