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Proverbs 15:20-22
GOD’S WORD Translation
Proverbs 15:20-22
GOD’S WORD Translation
A Wise Son Brings Blessings to Others
20 A wise son makes his father happy,
but a foolish child despises its mother.
21 Stupidity is fun to the one without much sense,
but a person who has understanding forges straight ahead.
22 Without advice plans go wrong,
but with many advisers they succeed.
Proverbs 15:20-22
New King James Version
Proverbs 15:20-22
New King James Version
20 (A)A wise son makes a father glad,
But a foolish man despises his mother.
21 (B)Folly is joy to him who is destitute of [a]discernment,
(C)But a man of understanding walks uprightly.
22 (D)Without counsel, plans go awry,
But in the multitude of counselors they are established.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 15:21 Lit. heart
Proverbs 15:20-22
Amplified Bible, Classic Edition
Proverbs 15:20-22
Amplified Bible, Classic Edition
20 A wise son makes a glad father, but a self-confident and foolish man despises his mother and puts her to shame.
21 Folly is pleasure to him who is without heart and sense, but a man of understanding walks uprightly [making straight his course].(A)
22 Where there is no counsel, purposes are frustrated, but with many counselors they are accomplished.
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Proverbs 15:20-22
New International Version
Proverbs 15:20-22
New International Version
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