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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

Folly is joy to one who lacks judgment, but a man of understanding walks a straight path.

World English Bible (WEB)

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

King James Version (KJV)

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

American Standard Version (ASV)

Folly is joy to him that is void of wisdom; But a man of understanding maketh straight his going.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

Foolish behaviour is joy to the unwise; but a man of good sense makes his way straight.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

La necedad es alegría al falto de entendimiento: mas el hombre entendido enderezará su proceder.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

El necio se alegra en su falta de juicio; el inteligente corrige sus propios pasos.

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