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Proverbs 10:23
It is as sport to a foolish [man] to do wickedness; but a man of understanding hath wisdom.
Proverbs 10:23 · Darby Bible
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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 [man] is [as] choice silver; the heart of the wicked is little worth.
21 The lips of a righteous [man] feed many; but fools die for want of understanding.
22 The blessing of Jehovah, it maketh rich, and he addeth no sorrow to it.
23 It is as sport to a foolish [man] to do wickedness; but a man of understanding hath wisdom.
24 The fear of a wicked [man], it shall come upon him; but the desire of the righteous shall be granted.
25 As a whirlwind passeth, so is the wicked 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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