Proverbs 15:20-22

21st Century King James Version

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 the man of understanding walketh uprightly.

²²Without counsel purposes are disappointed, but in the multitude of counselors 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)

21st Century King James Version (KJ21)

New International Version (NIV)