Mishle 15:19-21

Orthodox Jewish Bible

¹⁹The derech (road) of the atzel (sluggard, lazy one) is a thorny hedge, but the orach yesharim (way of the upright) is a highway.

²⁰A ben chacham maketh glad an av, but a kesil adam despiseth immo.

²¹Folly is simchah to him that is destitute of lev [of discernment], but an ish tevunah walketh uprightly.

Proverbs 15:19-21

New International Version

¹⁹The way of the sluggard is blocked with thorns,^(A)
but the path of the upright is a highway.

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

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

Orthodox Jewish Bible (OJB)

New International Version (NIV)