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

It is a fool's pleasure to do wickedness, but wisdom is a man of understanding's pleasure.

Therefore watch carefully how you walk, not as unwise, but as wise;

To man he said, 'Behold, the fear of the Lord, that is wisdom. To depart from evil is understanding.'"

The fear of Yahweh is the beginning of wisdom. All those who do his work have a good understanding. His praise endures forever!

One who despises his neighbor is void of wisdom, but a man of understanding holds his peace.

Fools mock at making atonement for sins, but among the upright there is good will.

A wise man fears, and shuns evil, but the fool is hotheaded and reckless.

Like a madman who shoots torches, arrows, and death,

Who is wise and understanding among you? Let him show by his good conduct that his deeds are done in gentleness of wisdom.

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Summary

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

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Joy

It is a fool's pleasure to do wickedness, but wisdom is a man of understanding's pleasure.
Fools mock at making atonement for sins, but among the upright there is good will.
Like a madman who shoots torches, arrows, and death,

A man

A wise man fears, and shuns evil, but the fool is hotheaded and reckless.
To man he said, 'Behold, the fear of the Lord, that is wisdom. To depart from evil is understanding.'"
The fear of Yahweh is the beginning of wisdom. All those who do his work have a good understanding. His praise endures forever!
Therefore watch carefully how you walk, not as unwise, but as wise;
Who is wise and understanding among you? Let him show by his good conduct that his deeds are done in gentleness of wisdom.

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It is a fool's pleasure to do wickedness, but wisdom is a man of understanding's pleasure.
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