Proverbs 10:23 - Catholic Public Domain Version

²³ The foolish work wickedness as if in jest. But wisdom is prudence to a man.

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King James Version (Oxford) 1769

²³ It is as sport to a fool to do mischief: But a man of understanding hath wisdom.

Amplified Bible - Classic Edition

²³ It is as sport to a [self-confident] fool to do wickedness, but to have skillful and godly Wisdom is pleasure and relaxation to a man of understanding.

American Standard Version (1901)

²³ It is as sport to a fool to do wickedness; And so is wisdom to a man of understanding.

Common English Bible

²³ Fools enjoy vile deeds, but those with understanding take pleasure in wisdom.

Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version

²³ A fool worketh mischief as it were for sport: but wisdom is prudence to a man.

Proverbs 10:23 Cross References

Proverbs 14:9

The foolish will speak mockingly of sin. But grace lingers among the just.

Proverbs 15:21

Folly is gladness to the foolish. And the prudent man sets his own steps in order.

Proverbs 16:21

Whoever is wise in heart shall be called prudent. And whoever is sweet in eloquence shall attain to what is greater.

Proverbs 2:14

who rejoice when they have done evil, and who exult in the most wicked things.

Ecclesiastes 11:9

So then, rejoice, O young man, in your youth, and let your heart remain in what is good during the days of your youth. And walk in the ways of your heart, and with the perception of your eyes. And know that, concerning all these things, God will bring you to judgment.