Proverbs 15:20-24
Young's Literal Translation
20 A wise son rejoiceth a father. And a foolish man is despising his mother.
21 Folly is joy to one lacking heart, And a man of intelligence directeth [his] going.
22 Without counsel [is] the making void of purposes, And in a multitude of counsellors it is established.
23 Joy [is] to a man in the answer of his mouth, And a word in its season -- how good!
24 A path of life [is] on high for the wise, To turn aside from Sheol beneath.
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Proverbs 15:20-24
New American Standard Bible
20 A (A)wise son makes a father glad,
But a foolish man (B)despises his mother.
21 Foolishness is joy to one who lacks [a]sense,
But a person of understanding (C)walks straight.
22 Without consultation, plans are frustrated,
But with many counselors they [b]succeed.
23 A (D)person has joy in an [c]apt answer,
And how delightful is a timely (E)word!
24 The (F)path of life leads upward for the wise,
So that he may keep away from [d]Sheol below.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 15:21 Lit heart
- Proverbs 15:22 Or are established
- Proverbs 15:23 Lit answer of his mouth
- Proverbs 15:24 I.e., the netherworld
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