Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Proverbs 15:21 Cross-References
Explore 9 cross-references for Proverbs 15:21 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Proverbs chapter 15 verse 21 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“Folly is joy to him that is destitute of wisdom: but a man of understanding walketh uprightly. destitute: Heb. void of heart”
Proverbs 15:21 (KJV)
Commentary on Proverbs 15:21
Folly is joy to him that is destitute of wisdom: but a man of understanding walketh uprightly. Simchah le'chasar-lev ivvelet (שִׂמְחָה לַחֲסַר־לֵב אִוֶּלֶת, folly is joy to one lacking heart). Those lacking discernment find pleasure in foolishness. Ve'ish tevunah yosher halokh (וְאִישׁ תְּבוּנָה יֹשֶׁר הָלֹךְ, but a man of understanding walks straight). The discerning walk uprightly (yashar, יָשַׁר, straight, right, upright). The proverb contrasts corrupted versus proper pleasure. The fool delights in evil; the wise delight in righteousness. True conversion transforms desires.
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Proverbs 15:21
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“not as unwise”
“but wisdom is a man of understanding's pleasure.”
“and shuns evil”
“The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom: a good understanding have all they that do his commandments: his praise endureth for ever.”
“'Behold”
“but a man of understanding holds his peace.”
“but among the upright there is good will.”
“arrows”
“Who is a wise man and endued with knowledge among you? let him shew out of a good conversation his works with meekness of wisdom.”