Proverbs 10:23 - Tree of Life Version

As doing wickedness is delight to a fool, so is wisdom to a man of discernment.

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King James Version (Oxford) 1769

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

Amplified Bible - Classic Edition

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)

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

Common English Bible

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

Catholic Public Domain Version

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

Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version

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

Proverbs 10:23 Tagairtí Cros

Proverbs 14:9

Fools mock guilt of sin, but among the upright is goodwill.

Proverbs 15:21

Folly is joy to one who lacks sense, but one with discernment walks straight.

Proverbs 16:21

The wise in heart is called discerning, and sweetness of lips increases persuasiveness.

Proverbs 2:14

who rejoice in doing wrong and delight in the perversity of evil,

Ecclesiastes 11:9

Rejoice, young man, in your childhood, and let your heart cheer you in the days of your youth. 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 to judgment.