Proverbs 7:7

English Standard Version

⁷and I have seen among ^(A)the simple,
I have perceived among the youths,
a young man ^(B)lacking sense,

Proverbs 7:7

New Living Translation

⁷I saw some naive young men,
and one in particular who lacked common sense.

²¹^(A)Folly is a joy to him who lacks sense,
but a man of understanding ^(B)walks straight ahead.

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

¹⁸One who lacks sense gives a pledge
and puts up security in the presence of his neighbor.

¹⁸It’s poor judgment to guarantee another person’s debt
or put up security for a friend.

English Standard Version (ESV)

New Living Translation (NLT)