Proverbs 10:23 - Hebrew Names version (HNV)

²³ It is a fool's pleasure to do wickedness, but wisdom is a man of understanding's pleasure.

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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.

Catholic Public Domain Version

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

Proverbs 10:23 Cross References

Proverbs 14:9

Fools mock at making atonement for sins, but among the upright there is good will.

Proverbs 15:21

Folly is joy to one who is void of wisdom, but a man of understanding keeps his way straight.

Proverbs 16:21

The wise in heart shall be called prudent. Pleasantness of the lips promotes instruction.

Proverbs 2:14

who rejoice to do evil, and delight in the perverseness of evil;

Ecclesiastes 11:9

Rejoice, young man, in your youth, and let your heart cheer you in the days of your youth, and walk in the ways of your heart, and in the sight of your eyes; but know that for all these things God will bring you into judgment.