Proverbs 15:20-23

New International Version - UK

²⁰A wise son brings joy to his father,
but a foolish man despises his mother.

²¹Folly brings joy to one who has no sense,
but whoever has understanding keeps a straight course.

²²Plans fail for lack of counsel,
but with many advisors they succeed.

²³A person finds joy in giving an apt reply –
and how good is a timely word!

Proverbs 15:20-23

New International Version

²⁰A wise son brings joy to his father,^(A)
but a foolish man despises his mother.

²¹Folly brings joy to one who has no sense,^(B)
but whoever has understanding keeps a straight course.

²²Plans fail for lack of counsel,^(C)
but with many advisers^(D) they succeed.^(E)

²³A person finds joy in giving an apt reply^(F)—
and how good is a timely word!^(G)

²⁰A wise son maketh a glad father: but a foolish man despiseth his mother.

²¹Folly is joy to him that is destitute of wisdom: but a man of understanding walketh uprightly.

²²Without counsel purposes are disappointed: but in the multitude of counsellors they are established.

²³A man hath joy by the answer of his mouth: and a word spoken in due season, how good is it!

New International Version - UK (NIVUK)

New International Version (NIV)