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Proverbs 10:23
It is as sport to a fool to do wickedness; And so is wisdom to a man of understanding.
Proverbs 10:23 · American Standard Version
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Proverbs 10:23 in other translations
It is as sport to a fool to do mischief: but a man of understanding hath wisdom.
The fool delights in shameful conduct, but a man of understanding has wisdom.
It is a fool’s pleasure to do wickedness, but wisdom is a man of understanding’s pleasure.
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In context
20 The tongue of the righteous is as choice silver: The heart of the wicked is little worth.
21 The lips of the righteous feed many; But the foolish die for lack of understanding.
22 The blessing of Jehovah, it maketh rich; And he addeth no sorrow therewith.
23 It is as sport to a fool to do wickedness; And so is wisdom to a man of understanding.
24 The fear of the wicked, it shall come upon him; And the desire of the righteous shall be granted.
25 When the whirlwind passeth, the wicked is no more; But the righteous is an everlasting foundation.
26 As vinegar to the teeth, and as smoke to the eyes, So is the sluggard to them that send him.
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