Proverbs 15:20-22

Jubilee Bible 2000

²⁰¶ The wise son makes a glad father, but the foolish man despises his mother.

²¹¶ Folly is joy to him that is destitute of understanding, but the man who is intelligent walks uprightly.

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

Proverbs 15:20-22

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)

Jubilee Bible 2000 (JUB)

New International Version (NIV)