Proverbs 15:20-21

New International Version

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

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

Proverbs 15:20-21

King James Version

²⁰A wise son maketh a glad father: but a foolish man despiseth his mother.

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

²⁰^(A)A wise son makes a father glad,
But a foolish man despises his mother.

²¹^(B)Folly is joy to him who is destitute of ^[a]discernment,
^(C)But a man of understanding walks uprightly.

New International Version (NIV)