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Proverbs 15:21-23 in English

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Proverbs 15:21-23 in American Standard Version (1901)

21 Folly is joy to him that is void of wisdom; But a man of understanding maketh straight his going.
22 Where there is no counsel, purposes are disappointed; But in the multitude of counsellors they are established.
23 A man hath joy in the answer of his mouth; And a word in due season, how good is it!
Proverbs 15 in American Standard Version (1901)

Proverbs 15:21-23 in Brenton Septuagint Translation

21 The ways of a foolish man are void of sense; but a wise man proceeds on his way aright.
22 They that honour not councils put off deliberation; but counsel abides in the hearts of counsellors.
23 A bad man will by no means attend to counsel; neither will he say anything seasonable, or good for the common weal.
Proverbs 15 in Brenton Septuagint Translation

Proverbs 15:21-23 in King James Version + Apocrypha

21 Folly is joy to him that is destitute of wisdom: but a man of understanding walketh uprightly.
22 Without counsel purposes are disappointed: but in the multitude of counsellors they are established.
23 A man hath joy by the answer of his mouth: and a word spoken in due season, how good is it!
Proverbs 15 in King James Version + Apocrypha

Proverbs 15:21-23 in King James (Authorized) Version

21 Folly is joy to him that is destitute of wisdom: but a man of understanding walketh uprightly.
22 Without counsel purposes are disappointed: but in the multitude of counsellors they are established.
23 A man hath joy by the answer of his mouth: and a word spoken in due season, how good is it!
Proverbs 15 in King James (Authorized) Version

Proverbs 15:21-23 in LXX2012: Septuagint in American English 2012

21 The ways of a foolish man are void of sense; but a wise man proceeds on his way aright.
22 They that honor not councils put off deliberation; but counsel abides in the hearts of counselors.
23 A bad man will by no means attend to counsel; neither will he say anything seasonable, or good for the common weal.
Proverbs 15 in LXX2012: Septuagint in American English 2012

PROVERBS 15:21-23 in Revised Version with Apocrypha (1895)

21 Folly is joy to him that is void of wisdom: but a man of understanding maketh straight his going.
22 Where there is no counsel, purposes are disappointed: but in the multitude of counsellors they are established.
23 A man hath joy in the answer of his mouth: and a word in due season, how good is it!
PROVERBS 15 in Revised Version with Apocrypha (1895)

Proverbs 15:21-23 in Translation for Translators

21 Foolish people are happy to continually act foolishly; those who have good sense do what is right.
22 If there is no one to give us good advice, we will not accomplish what we are planning to do; but when we have many good advisors, we will succeed.
23 People rejoice when they are able to reply well to what others have asked them; truly, it is very delightful to be able to say the right thing at the right time.
Proverbs 15 in Translation for Translators

Proverbs 15:21-23 in LXX2012: Septuagint in British/International English 2012

21 The ways of a foolish man are void of sense; but a wise man proceeds on his way aright.
22 They that honour not councils put off deliberation; but counsel abides in the hearts of counsellors.
23 A bad man will by no means attend to counsel; neither will he say anything seasonable, or good for the common weal.
Proverbs 15 in LXX2012: Septuagint in British/International English 2012

Proverbs 15:21-23 in World English Bible with Deuterocanon

21 Folly is joy to one who is void of wisdom, but a man of understanding keeps his way straight.
22 Where there is no counsel, plans fail; but in a multitude of counselors they are established.
23 Joy comes to a man with the reply of his mouth. How good is a word at the right time!
Proverbs 15 in World English Bible with Deuterocanon

Proverbs 15:21-23 in World English Bible (Catholic)

21 Folly is joy to one who is void of wisdom, but a man of understanding keeps his way straight.
22 Where there is no counsel, plans fail; but in a multitude of counselors they are established.
23 Joy comes to a man with the reply of his mouth. How good is a word at the right time!
Proverbs 15 in World English Bible (Catholic)

Proverbs 15:21-23 in World English Bible British Edition with Deuterocanon

21 Folly is joy to one who is void of wisdom, but a man of understanding keeps his way straight.
22 Where there is no counsel, plans fail; but in a multitude of counsellors they are established.
23 Joy comes to a man with the reply of his mouth. How good is a word at the right time!
Proverbs 15 in World English Bible British Edition with Deuterocanon

Proverbs 15:21-23 in Bible in Basic English

21 Foolish behaviour is joy to the unwise; but a man of good sense makes his way straight.
22 Where there are no wise suggestions, purposes come to nothing; but by a number of wise guides they are made certain.
23 A man has joy in the answer of his mouth: and a word at the right time, how good it is!
Proverbs 15 in Bible in Basic English

Proverbs 15:21-23 in Darby Translation

21 Folly is joy to him that is void of sense; but a man of understanding regulateth his walk.
22 Without counsel purposes are disappointed; but in the multitude of counsellors they are established.
23 A man hath joy by the answer of his mouth; and a word in its season, how good is it!
Proverbs 15 in Darby Translation

Proverbs 15:21-23 in Douay-Rheims 1899

21 Folly is joy to the fool: and the wise man maketh straight his steps.
22 Designs are brought to nothing where there is no counsel: but where there are many counsellors, they are established.
23 A man rejoiceth in the sentence of his mouth: and a word in due time is best.
Proverbs 15 in Douay-Rheims 1899

Proverbs 15:21-23 in Free Bible Version

21 Stupidity makes people with no sense happy, but sensible people do what is right.
22 Plans fall apart without good advice, but with plenty of advisors they're successful.
23 A good answer makes people happy—it's great to say the right thing at the right moment!
Proverbs 15 in Free Bible Version

Proverbs 15:21-23 in Geneva Bible 1599

21 Foolishnes is ioy to him that is destitute of vnderstanding: but a man of vnderstanding walketh vprightly.
22 Without cousel thoughts come to nought: but in the multitude of counsellers there is stedfastnesse.
23 A ioy commeth to a man by the answere of his mouth: and how good is a word in due season?
Proverbs 15 in Geneva Bible 1599

Proverbs 15:21-23 in JPS TaNaKH 1917

21 Folly is joy to him that lacketh understanding; but a man of discernment walketh straightforwards.
22 For want of counsel purposes are frustrated; but in the multitude of counsellors they are established.
23 A man hath joy in the answer of his mouth; and a word in due season, how good is it!
Proverbs 15 in JPS TaNaKH 1917

Proverbs 15:21-23 in KJV Cambridge Paragraph Bible

21 Folly is joy to him that is destitute of wisdom: But a man of understanding walketh uprightly.
22 Without counsel purposes are disappointed: But in the multitude of counsellers they are established.
23 A man hath joy by the answer of his mouth: And a word spoken in due season, how good is it!
Proverbs 15 in KJV Cambridge Paragraph Bible

Proverbs 15:21-23 in Isaac Leeser Tanakh

21 Folly is joy to him that is void of sense; but a man of understanding walketh straight forward.
22 Plans are frustrated without consultation; but through a multitude of counsellors canst thou maintain thyself.
23 A man hath joy by the answer of his mouth; and a word spoken at the proper time, how good is it!
Proverbs 15 in Isaac Leeser Tanakh

Proverbs 15:21-23 in Updated Brenton English Septuagint

21 The ways of a foolish man are void of sense; But a wise man proceeds on his way aright.
22 They that honor not councils put off deliberation; But counsel abides in the hearts of counselors.
23 A bad man will by no means attend to counsel; Neither will he say anything seasonable, or good for the common weal.
Proverbs 15 in Updated Brenton English Septuagint

Proverbs 15:21-23 in Nyangumarta English Bible

Proverbs 15:21-23 don't exist in Nyangumarta English Bible.

Proverbs 15:21-23 in George Noyes Bible

21 Folly is joy to him who lacketh wisdom; But the man of understanding walketh uprightly.
22 Without counsel, plans come to nought; But with a multitude of counsellors they are established.
23 A man hath joy by the answer of his mouth; And a word in due season, how good it is!
Proverbs 15 in George Noyes Bible

Proverbs [Sayings] 15:21-23 in One Unity Resource Bible

21 Folly is joy to one who is void of wisdom, but a man of understanding keeps his way straight.
22 Where there is no counsel, plans fail; but in a multitude of counselors they are established.
23 Joy comes to a man with the reply of his mouth. How good is a word at the right time!
Proverbs [Sayings] 15 in One Unity Resource Bible

Proverbs 15:21-23 in Unlocked Literal Bible

21 Folly delights a person who lacks sense, but the one who has understanding walks a straight path.
22 Plans go wrong where there is no advice, but with numerous advisors they succeed.
23 A person finds joy when he gives a pertinent reply; how good is a timely word!
Proverbs 15 in Unlocked Literal Bible

Proverbs 15:21-23 in World English Bible

21 Folly is joy to one who is void of wisdom, but a man of understanding keeps his way straight.
22 Where there is no counsel, plans fail; but in a multitude of counselors they are established.
23 Joy comes to a man with the reply of his mouth. How good is a word at the right time!
Proverbs 15 in World English Bible

Proverbs 15:21-23 in World English Bible British Edition

21 Folly is joy to one who is void of wisdom, but a man of understanding keeps his way straight.
22 Where there is no counsel, plans fail; but in a multitude of counsellors they are established.
23 Joy comes to a man with the reply of his mouth. How good is a word at the right time!
Proverbs 15 in World English Bible British Edition

Proverbs 15:21-23 in Noah Webster Bible

21 Folly is joy to him that is destitute of wisdom: but a man of understanding walketh uprightly.
22 Without counsel purposes are disappointed: but in the multitude of counselors they are established.
23 A man hath joy by the answer of his mouth: and a word spoken in due season, how good it is !
Proverbs 15 in Noah Webster Bible

Proverbs 15:21-23 in World Messianic Bible

21 Folly is joy to one who is void of wisdom, but a man of understanding keeps his way straight.
22 Where there is no counsel, plans fail; but in a multitude of counselors they are established.
23 Joy comes to a man with the reply of his mouth. How good is a word at the right time!
Proverbs 15 in World Messianic Bible

Proverbs 15:21-23 in World Messianic Bible British Edition

21 Folly is joy to one who is void of wisdom, but a man of understanding keeps his way straight.
22 Where there is no counsel, plans fail; but in a multitude of counsellors they are established.
23 Joy comes to a man with the reply of his mouth. How good is a word at the right time!
Proverbs 15 in World Messianic Bible British Edition

Proverbs 15:21-23 in Wycliffe's Bible with Modern Spelling

21 Folly is joy to a fool; but a prudent man shall address his steps.
22 Thoughts be destroyed, where no counsel is; but where many counsellors be, they be confirmed.
23 A man is glad in the sentence of his mouth; and a covenable word is best.

Proverbs 15:21-23 in Wycliffe's Bible with Modern Spelling (Enhanced)

21 Folly is joy to a fool; but a prudent man shall (ad)dress his steps. (Foolishness bringeth joy to a fool; but a prudent person shall direct his steps.)
22 Thoughts be destroyed, where no counsel is; but where many counsellors be, they be confirmed. (Plans come to naught, where there is no wise advice; but where there be many counsellors, the plans succeed.)
23 A man is glad in the sentence of his mouth; and a covenable word is best (or but a suitable word is always best).

Proverbs 15:21-23 in Young's Literal Translation

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!