Proverbs 15:20-22

New American Standard Bible

²⁰A ^(A)wise son makes a father glad,
But a foolish man ^(B)despises his mother.
²¹Foolishness is joy to one who lacks ^[a]sense,
But a person of understanding ^(C)walks straight.
²²Without consultation, plans are frustrated,
But with many counselors they ^[b]succeed.

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Footnotes

Proverbs 15:21 Lit heart
Proverbs 15:22 Or 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)

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