Proverbs 10:23

New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition 2021

Doing wrong is like sport to a fool, but wise conduct is pleasure to a person of understanding.

Cross References

Proverbs 15:21

Folly is a joy to one who has no sense, but a person of understanding walks straight ahead.

Proverbs 14:9

Fools mock at the guilt offering, but the upright enjoy God’s favor.

Proverbs 2:14

who rejoice in doing evil and delight in the perverseness of evil,

Ecclesiastes 11:9

Rejoice, young man, while you are young, and let your heart cheer you in the days of your youth. Follow the inclination of your heart and the desire of your eyes, but know that for all these things God will bring you into judgment.

Proverbs 16:21

The wise of heart is called perceptive, and pleasant speech increases persuasiveness.