Proverbs 15:21 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

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

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

Foolishness brings joy to someone who lacks wisdom, but a person with understanding lives in the right way.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

This verse contrasts how foolish people enjoy making poor choices while wise people live with integrity and good judgment.

📚 Historical Context

This proverb comes from the collection of wisdom sayings traditionally attributed to King Solomon, written during Israel's golden age around 950 BC. These teachings were designed to help young people and adults make good decisions in daily life. The contrast between the fool and the wise person was a common theme in ancient Hebrew wisdom literature.

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