Proverbs 15:19-21

Jubilee Bible 2000

¹⁹¶ The way of the slothful man is as a hedge of thorns, but the path of the righteous is made plain.

²⁰¶ The wise son makes a glad father, but the foolish man despises his mother.

²¹¶ Folly is joy to him that is destitute of understanding, but the man who is intelligent walks 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.

Jubilee Bible 2000 (JUB)

New International Version (NIV)