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Proverbs 10:23

American Standard Version

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

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Proverbs 10:23 in other translations

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

Proverbs 10:23 · World English Bible

Proverbs 10:23 in context

  1. 21The lips of the righteous feed many; But the foolish die for lack of understanding.
  2. 22The blessing of Jehovah, it maketh rich; And he addeth no sorrow therewith.
  3. 23It is as sport to a fool to do wickedness; And so is wisdom to a man of understanding.
  4. 24The fear of the wicked, it shall come upon him; And the desire of the righteous shall be granted.
  5. 25When the whirlwind passeth, the wicked is no more; But the righteous is an everlasting foundation.