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.

Commentaries:

Adam Clarke

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Proverbs 10:23

It is a sport to a fool to do mischief - What a millstone weight of iniquity hangs about the necks of most of the jesters. facetious and witty people! "How many lies do they tell in jest, to go to the devil in earnest!"

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