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Proverbs 10:23

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23nIt is as sport to a fool to do nnmischief:

But a man of understanding hath wisdom.

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Proverbs 10:23: Doing wrong is like a joke to a fool, but wisdom is pleasure to a man of understanding.

Footnotes

  1. nSo ch. 2:14. & 14:9. & 15:21.
  2. nnch. 21:27 marg.

In other versions

ESVEnglish Standard Version

Doing wrong is like a joke to a fool,

but wisdom is pleasure to a man of understanding.

NIVNew International Version (2011)

A fool finds pleasure in wicked schemes,

but a person of understanding delights in wisdom.

CSBChristian Standard Bible

As shameful conduct is pleasure for a fool,

so wisdom is for a person of understanding.

NLTNew Living Translation

Doing wrong is fun for a fool,

but living wisely brings pleasure to the sensible.

LEBThe Lexham English Bible

It is like a sport for a fool to do wrong,

wisdom for a person of understanding.