NIV: Folly brings joy to one who has no sense, but whoever has understanding keeps a straight course.
NAS: Folly is joy to him who lacks sense, But a man of understanding walks straight.
KJV: Folly is joy to him that is destitute of wisdom: but a man of understanding walketh uprightly.
GWT: Stupidity is fun to the one without much sense, but a person who has understanding forges straight ahead.
ASV: Folly is joy to him that is void of wisdom; But a man of understanding maketh straight his going.
BBE: Foolish behaviour is joy to the unwise; but a man of good sense makes his way straight.
DBY: Folly is joy to him that is void of sense; but a man of understanding regulateth his walk.
DRB: Folly is joy to the fool: and the wise man maketh straight his steps.
WBS: Folly is joy to him that is destitute of wisdom: but a man of understanding walketh uprightly.
WEB: Folly is joy to one who is void of wisdom, but a man of understanding keeps his way straight.
YLT: Folly is joy to one lacking heart, And a man of intelligence directeth his going.
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