| 21. Source Text: Hebrew (WLC) Proverbs 15:21:1 ⧉אִ֭וֶּלֶתiveletfolly Proverbs 15:21:2 ⧉שִׂמְחָ֣הsimkhajoy Proverbs 15:21:3 ⧉לַחֲסַר־לֵ֑בlakhasarlevto one lacking heart Proverbs 15:21:4 ⧉וְאִ֥ישׁveishand a man Proverbs 15:21:5 ⧉תְּ֝בוּנָ֗הtevunaof understanding Proverbs 15:21:6 ⧉יְיַשֶׁר־לָֽכֶת׃yeyasherlakhetmakes straight to walk |
| 21. Formal Translation Folly is joy to one who lacks heart {lev: mind, inner reason}, but a man of understanding makes his way straight. |
| 21. Dynamic Translation Foolishness brings happiness to those without sense, but someone with understanding walks the straight path. |