Proverbs 15:19-21

New Living Translation

¹⁹A lazy person’s way is blocked with briers,
but the path of the upright is an open highway.

²⁰Sensible children bring joy to their father;
foolish children despise their mother.

²¹Foolishness brings joy to those with no sense;
a sensible person stays on the right path.

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 Living Translation (NLT)

New International Version (NIV)