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Proverbs 10:23
23 wTo do evil is like sport to a fool,
But a man of understanding has wisdom.
Proverbs 10:23 — The New International Version (NIV)
23 A fool finds pleasure in wicked schemes,
but a person of understanding delights in wisdom.
Proverbs 10:23 — English Standard Version (ESV)
23 Doing wrong is like a joke to a fool,
but wisdom is pleasure to a man of understanding.
Proverbs 10:23 — King James Version (KJV 1900)
23 It is as sport to a fool to do mischief: But a man of understanding hath wisdom.
Proverbs 10:23 — New Living Translation (NLT)
23 Doing wrong is fun for a fool,
but living wisely brings pleasure to the sensible.
Proverbs 10:23 — New Century Version (NCV)
23 A foolish person enjoys doing wrong,
but a person with understanding enjoys doing what is wise.
Proverbs 10:23 — American Standard Version (ASV)
23 It is as sport to a fool to do wickedness;
And so is wisdom to a man of understanding.
Proverbs 10:23 — 1890 Darby Bible (DARBY)
23 It is as sport to a foolish man to do wickedness; but a man of understanding hath wisdom.
Proverbs 10:23 — GOD’S WORD Translation (GW)
23 Like the laughter of a fool when he carries out an evil plan,
so is wisdom to a person who has understanding.
Proverbs 10:23 — The Holman Christian Standard Bible (HCSB)
23 As shameful conduct is pleasure for a fool,
so wisdom is for a man of understanding.
Proverbs 10:23 — The New Revised Standard Version (NRSV)
23 Doing wrong is like sport to a fool,
but wise conduct is pleasure to a person of understanding.
Proverbs 10:23 — The Lexham English Bible (LEB)
23 It is like a sport for a fool to do wrong,
wisdom for a person of understanding.
Proverbs 10:23 — New International Reader’s Version (1998) (NIrV)
23 A foolish person finds pleasure in doing evil things.
But a man who has understanding takes delight in wisdom.
Proverbs 10:23 — New American Standard Bible: 1995 Update (NASB95)
23 Doing wickedness is like sport to a fool,
And so is wisdom to a man of understanding.
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