Proverbs 10:23 - The Scriptures 1998

²³ To work out wicked schemes Is like sport to a fool, But wisdom is for a man of understanding.

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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 scoff at guilt, But among the straight there is delight.

Proverbs 15:21

Folly is joy to one lacking heart, But a man of understanding walks straight.

Proverbs 16:21

The wise-hearted is called discerning, And sweetness of lips increases learning.

Proverbs 2:14

Who rejoice to do evil; They delight in the perversities of evil;

Ecclesiastes 11:9

Rejoice, O young man, in your youth, and let your heart gladden 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 Elohim brings you into right-ruling.