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Proverbs 10:23
It is a fool's pleasure to do wickedness, but wisdom is a man of understanding's pleasure.
Proverbs 10:23 · New Heart English 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 is like choice silver. The heart of the wicked is of little worth.
21 The lips of the righteous feed many, but the foolish die for lack of understanding.
22 The Lord 's blessing brings wealth, and he adds no trouble to it.
23 It is a fool's pleasure to do wickedness, but wisdom is a man of understanding's pleasure.
24 What the wicked fear, will overtake them, but the desire of the righteous will be granted.
25 When the whirlwind passes, the wicked is no more; but the righteous stand firm forever.
26 As vinegar to the teeth, and as smoke to the eyes, so is the sluggard to those who send him.
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