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

Proverbs 15:21 · WEB

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ગુજરાતીનીતિવચનો ૧૫:૨૧
અજ્ઞાનીને મૂર્ખાઈ આનંદરૂપ લાગે છે, પણ બુદ્ધિમાન માણસ સીધે માર્ગે ચાલે છે.
हिन्दीनीतिवचन १५:२१
निर्बुद्धि को मूर्खता से आनन्द होता है, परन्तु समझवाला मनुष्य सीधी चाल चलता है।

In context

19The way of the sluggard is like a thorn patch, but the path of the upright is a highway.

20A wise son makes a father glad, but a foolish man despises his mother.

21Folly is joy to one who is void of wisdom, but a man of understanding keeps his way straight.

22Where there is no counsel, plans fail; but in a multitude of counselors they are established.

23Joy comes to a man with the reply of his mouth. How good is a word at the right time!

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