Proverbs 10:23
BSB · Public Domain (CC0)“The fool delights in shameful conduct, but a man of understanding has wisdom.”
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“The fool delights in shameful conduct, but a man of understanding has wisdom.”
Berean Standard Bible · Public Domain (CC0)“It is as sport to a fool to do mischief: but a man of understanding hath wisdom.”
King James Version · Public Domain“It is as sport to a fool to do wickedness; Andso iswisdom to a man of understanding.”
American Standard Version · Public Domain“To execute inventions <FI>is<Fi> as play to a fool, And wisdom to a man of understanding.”
Young's Literal Translation · Public DomainOther passages that echo Proverbs 10:23 — 7 related verses from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Proverbs 2:14from those who enjoy doing evil and rejoice in the twistedness of evil,
- Proverbs 14:9Fools mock the making of amends, but goodwill is found among the upright.
- Proverbs 15:21Folly is joy to one who lacks judgment, but a man of understanding walks a straight path.
- Proverbs 16:21The wise in heart are called discerning, and pleasant speech promotes instruction.
- Proverbs 26:18Like a madman shooting firebrands and deadly arrows,
- Proverbs 26:19so is the man who deceives his neighbor and says, “I was only joking!”
- Ecclesiastes 11:9Rejoice, O young man, while you are young, and let your heart be glad in the days of your youth. Walk in the ways of your heart and in the sight of your eyes, but know that for all these things God will bring you to judgment.
Cross-reference data: Treasury of Scripture Knowledge (public domain) via OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0).