Folly is joy to one who is void of wisdom, But a man of understanding keeps his way straight.

Commentaries

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

That is, the empty-hearted, rejoicing in folly, goes the wrong way; the man of understanding, rejoicing in wisdom, goes the right way.

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

Folly. Shown in wasted opportunities, and the commission of evil (Proverbs 10:23), while the “man of understanding” di…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

Folly [is] joy to [him that is] destitute of wisdom or "that wants a heart" F17, a wise and understanding one;…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

Those who are truly wise strive that their thoughts, words, and actions should be orderly, sincere, and holy.

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