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Proverbs 10:23
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21 The lips of the righteous feed many,
But fools die for lack of1 wisdom. 
22 aThe blessing of the Lord makes one rich,
And He adds no sorrow with it. 
23 aTo do evil is like sport to a fool,
But a man of understanding has wisdom. 
24 aThe fear of the wicked will come upon him,
And bthe desire of the righteous will be granted. 
25 When the whirlwind passes by, athe wicked is no more,
But bthe righteous has an everlasting foundation. 
26 As vinegar to the teeth and smoke to the eyes,
So is the lazy man to those who send him.
27 aThe fear of the Lord prolongs days,
But bthe years of the wicked will be shortened. 
Verse Comparison: Proverbs 10:23

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American Standard Version
It is as sport to a fool to do wickedness; And `so is' wisdom to a man of understanding.

Amplified® Bible
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.

Contemporary English Version
Fools enjoy doing wrong, but anyone with good sense enjoys acting wisely.

Darby English Version
It is as sport to a foolish [man] to do wickedness; but a man of understanding hath wisdom.

Good News Bible
It is foolish to enjoy doing wrong. Intelligent people take pleasure in wisdom.

King James Version
It is as sport to a fool to do mischief: but a man of understanding hath wisdom.

New American Standard Bible
Doing wickedness is like sport to a fool, And {so is} wisdom to a man of understanding.

New International Version
A fool finds pleasure in evil conduct,
but a man of understanding delights in wisdom.

New King James Version
To do evil is like sport to a fool,
But a man of understanding has wisdom.

N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
Doing wickedness feels like sport to a fool, And so does wisdom to a man of understanding.

Revised Standard Version
It is like sport to a fool to do wrong, but wise conduct is pleasure to a man of understanding.

Young's Literal Translation
To execute inventions `is' as play to a fool, And wisdom to a man of understanding.


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