American Standard Version
"It is as sport to a fool to do wickedness; Andso iswisdom to a man of understanding. "
— Proverbs 10:23, American Standard Version
“It is as sport to a fool to do mischief: but a man of understanding hath wisdom.”
“It is a fool's pleasure to do wickedness, but wisdom is a man of understanding's pleasure.”
“Carrying out a wicked scheme is enjoyable to a fool, and so is wisdom for the one who has discernment.”
“A fool worketh mischief as it were for sport: but wisdom is prudence to a man.”
“It is sport to the foolish man to do evil, but the man of good sense takes delight in wisdom.”
“It is as sport to a fool to do mischief: but a man of understanding hath wisdom.”
The tongue of the righteous isaschoice silver: The heart of the wicked is little worth.
The lips of the righteous feed many; But the foolish die for lack of understanding.
The blessing of Jehovah, it maketh rich; And he addeth no sorrow therewith.
It is as sport to a fool to do wickedness; Andso iswisdom to a man of understanding.
The fear of the wicked, it shall come upon him; And the desire of the righteous shall be granted.
When the whirlwind passeth, the wicked is no more; But the righteous is an everlasting foundation.
As vinegar to the teeth, and as smoke to the eyes, So is the sluggard to them that send him.