Proverbs 10:22–23
Proverbs 10:22–23 — English Standard Version (ESV)
22 The blessing of the Lord makes rich,
and he adds no sorrow with it.
23 Doing wrong is like a joke to a fool,
but wisdom is pleasure to a man of understanding.
Proverbs 10:22–23 — King James Version (KJV 1900)
22 The blessing of the Lord, it maketh rich,
And he addeth no sorrow with it.
23 It is as sport to a fool to do mischief:
But a man of understanding hath wisdom.
Proverbs 10:22–23 — New Living Translation (NLT)
22 The blessing of the Lord makes a person rich,
and he adds no sorrow with it.
23 Doing wrong is fun for a fool,
but living wisely brings pleasure to the sensible.
Proverbs 10:22–23 — The New King James Version (NKJV)
22 The blessing of the Lord makes one rich,
And He adds no sorrow with it.
23 To do evil is like sport to a fool,
But a man of understanding has wisdom.
Proverbs 10:22–23 — New Century Version (NCV)
22 The Lord’s blessing brings wealth,
and no sorrow comes with it.
23 A foolish person enjoys doing wrong,
but a person with understanding enjoys doing what is wise.
Proverbs 10:22–23 — American Standard Version (ASV)
22 The blessing of Jehovah, it maketh rich;
And he addeth no sorrow therewith.
23 It is as sport to a fool to do wickedness;
And so is wisdom to a man of understanding.
Proverbs 10:22–23 — 1890 Darby Bible (DARBY)
22 The blessing of Jehovah, it maketh rich, and he addeth no sorrow to it.
23 It is as sport to a foolish man to do wickedness; but a man of understanding hath wisdom.
Proverbs 10:22–23 — GOD’S WORD Translation (GW)
22 It is the Lord’s blessing that makes a person rich,
and hard work adds nothing to it.
23 Like the laughter of a fool when he carries out an evil plan,
so is wisdom to a person who has understanding.
Proverbs 10:22–23 — The Holman Christian Standard Bible (HCSB)
22 The Lord’s blessing enriches,
and struggle adds nothing to it.
23 As shameful conduct is pleasure for a fool,
so wisdom is for a man of understanding.
Proverbs 10:22–23 — The New Revised Standard Version (NRSV)
22 The blessing of the Lord makes rich,
and he adds no sorrow with it.
23 Doing wrong is like sport to a fool,
but wise conduct is pleasure to a person of understanding.
Proverbs 10:22–23 — The Lexham English Bible (LEB)
22 The blessing of Yahweh makes one rich,
and he does not increase sorrow with it.
23 It is like a sport for a fool to do wrong,
wisdom for a person of understanding.
Proverbs 10:22–23 — New International Reader’s Version (1998) (NIrV)
22 The blessing of the Lord brings wealth.
Trouble doesn’t come with it.
23 A foolish person finds pleasure in doing evil things.
But a man who has understanding takes delight in wisdom.
Proverbs 10:22–23 — New American Standard Bible: 1995 Update (NASB95)
22 It is the blessing of the Lord that makes rich,
And He adds no sorrow to it.
23 Doing wickedness is like sport to a fool,
And so is wisdom to a man of understanding.