21 Foolishness is joy to one who lacks [a]sense,
But a person of understanding (A)walks straight.
22 Without consultation, plans are frustrated,
But with many counselors they [b]succeed.
23 A (B)person has joy in an [c]apt answer,
And how delightful is a timely (C)word!

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Footnotes

  1. Proverbs 15:21 Lit heart
  2. Proverbs 15:22 Or are established
  3. Proverbs 15:23 Lit answer of his mouth

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