Proverbs 15:19-21

New International Reader's Version

¹⁹The way of people who don’t want to work is blocked with thorns.
But the path of honest people is a wide road.

²⁰A wise son makes his father glad.
But a foolish son hates his mother.

²¹A person who has no sense enjoys doing foolish things.
But a person who has understanding walks straight ahead.

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.

New International Reader's Version (NIRV)

New International Version (NIV)