Proverbs 10:23–26

23 A fool finds pleasure in wicked schemes,

but a person of understanding delights in wisdom.

24 What the wicked dread will overtake them;

what the righteous desire will be granted.

25 When the storm has swept by, the wicked are gone,

but the righteous stand firm forever.

26 As vinegar to the teeth and smoke to the eyes,

so are sluggards to those who send them.

23 Doing wrong is like a joke to a fool,

but wisdom is pleasure to a man of understanding.

24 What the wicked dreads will come upon him,

but the desire of the righteous will be granted.

25 When the tempest passes, the wicked is no more,

but the righteous is established forever.

26 Like vinegar to the teeth and smoke to the eyes,

so is the sluggard to those who send him.

23 It is as sport to a fool to do mischief:

But a man of understanding hath wisdom.

24 The fear of the wicked, it shall come upon him:

But the desire of the righteous shall be granted.

25 As the whirlwind passeth, so is the wicked no more:

But the righteous is an everlasting foundation.

26 As vinegar to the teeth, and as smoke to the eyes,

So is the sluggard to them that send him.

23 To do evil is like sport to a fool,

But a man of understanding has wisdom.

24 The fear of the wicked will come upon him,

And the desire of the righteous will be granted.

25 When the whirlwind passes by, the wicked is no more,

But the righteous has an everlasting foundation.

26 As vinegar to the teeth and smoke to the eyes,

So is the lazy man to those who send him.

23 A foolish person enjoys doing wrong,

but a person with understanding enjoys doing what is wise.

24 Evil people will get what they fear most,

but good people will get what they want most.

25 A storm will blow the evil person away,

but a good person will always be safe.

26 A lazy person affects the one he works for

like vinegar on the teeth or smoke in the eyes.

23 It is as sport to a fool to do wickedness;

And so is wisdom to a man of understanding.

24 The fear of the wicked, it shall come upon him;

And the desire of the righteous shall be granted.

25 When the whirlwind passeth, the wicked is no more;

But the righteous is an everlasting foundation.

26 As vinegar to the teeth, and as smoke to the eyes,

So is the sluggard to them that send him.

23 It is as sport to a foolish man to do wickedness; but a man of understanding hath wisdom.

24 The fear of a wicked man, it shall come upon him; but the desire of the righteous shall be granted. 25 As a whirlwind passeth, so is the wicked no more; but the righteous is an everlasting foundation.

26 As vinegar to the teeth, and as smoke to the eyes, so is the sluggard to them that send him.

23 Like the laughter of a fool when he carries out an evil plan, 

so is wisdom to a person who has understanding. 

24 That which wicked people dread happens to them, 

but ⸤the Lord⸥ grants the desire of righteous people. 

25 When the storm has passed, the wicked person has vanished, 

but the righteous person has an everlasting foundation. 

26 Like vinegar to the teeth, 

like smoke to the eyes, 

so is the lazy person to those who send him ⸤on a mission⸥. 

23 As shameful conduct is pleasure for a fool,

so wisdom is for a man of understanding.

24 What the wicked dreads will come to him,

but what the righteous desire will be given to them.

25 When the whirlwind passes,

the wicked are no more,

but the righteous are secure forever.

26 Like vinegar to the teeth and smoke to the eyes,

so the slacker is to the one who sends him on an errand.

23 Doing wrong is like sport to a fool,

but wise conduct is pleasure to a person of understanding.

24 What the wicked dread will come upon them,

but the desire of the righteous will be granted.

25 When the tempest passes, the wicked are no more,

but the righteous are established forever.

26 Like vinegar to the teeth and smoke to the eyes,

so are the lazy to their employers.

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

wisdom for a person of understanding.

24 The dread of the wicked will come upon him,

but the desire of the righteous will be granted.

25 With the passing of the tempest, there is no wickedness,

but the righteous have a foundation forever.

26 Like vinegar to the tooth and like smoke to the eyes,

thus is the lazy to one who employs him.

23 A foolish person finds pleasure in doing evil things.

But a man who has understanding takes delight in wisdom.

24 What sinners are afraid of will catch up with them.

But those who do right will get what they want.

25 When the storm is over, sinners are gone.

But those who do right stand firm forever.

26 Anyone who doesn’t want to work hurts those who send him.

He is like vinegar on the teeth or smoke in the eyes.

23 Doing wickedness is like sport to a fool,

And so is wisdom to a man of understanding.

24 What the wicked fears will come upon him,

But the desire of the righteous will be granted.

25 When the whirlwind passes, the wicked is no more,

But the righteous has an everlasting foundation.

26 Like vinegar to the teeth and smoke to the eyes,

So is the lazy one to those who send him.