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Proverbs 10:23

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23Doing wickedness is like asport to a fool,

And so is wisdom to a man of understanding.

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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.

Cross references

  1. aProv 2:14; 15:21

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.

KJV 1900King James Version

It is as sport to a fool to do mischief:

But a man of understanding hath wisdom.