Proverbs 15:21
Proverbs · Old Testament · Chapter 15
“Folly is joy to him that is destitute of wisdom: but a man of understanding walketh uprightly.”Proverbs 15:21
What Does Proverbs 15:21 Mean?
Proverbs 15:21 is found in the book of Proverbs, chapter 15, verse 21 of the Old Testament. This verse connects to 11 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Key themes in this passage include Wisdom.
Cross-References (11)
These passages are connected to Proverbs 15:21 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Ephesians 5:15“See then that ye walk circumspectly, not as fools, but as wise,”Proverbs 10:23“It is as sport to a fool to do mischief: but a man of understanding hath wisdom.”Proverbs 14:16“A wise man feareth, and departeth from evil: but the fool rageth, and is confident.”Job 28:28“And unto man he said, Behold, the fear of the LORD, that is wisdom; and to depart from evil is understanding.”Psalms 111:10“The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom: a good understanding have all they that do his commandments: his praise endureth for ever.”Proverbs 11:12“He that is void of wisdom despiseth his neighbour: but a man of understanding holdeth his peace.”Proverbs 14:9“Fools make a mock at sin: but among the righteous there is favour.”Proverbs 26:18“As a mad man who casteth firebrands, arrows, and death,”James 3:13“Who is a wise man and endued with knowledge among you? let him shew out of a good conversation his works with meekness of wisdom.”Proverbs 26:19“So is the man that deceiveth his neighbour, and saith, Am not I in sport?”Proverbs 15:32“He that refuseth instruction despiseth his own soul: but he that heareth reproof getteth understanding.”
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