Catholic Public Domain Version
"The foolish work wickedness as if in jest. But wisdom is prudence to a man."
— Proverbs 10:23, Catholic Public Domain Version
“It is as sport to a fool to do mischief: but a man of understanding hath wisdom.”
“It is as sport to a fool to do wickedness; Andso iswisdom to a man of understanding. ”
“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 just is choice silver. But the heart of the impious is exchanged for nothing.
The lips of the just instruct many. But those who are unlearned shall die in destitution of heart.
The blessing of the Lord causes riches. Affliction will not be a companion to them.
The foolish work wickedness as if in jest. But wisdom is prudence to a man.
What the impious fear will overwhelm them. The just shall be given their desire.
Like a passing tempest, so the impious one will be no more. But the just one is like an everlasting foundation.
Like vinegar to the teeth, and smoke to the eyes, so is a lazy one to those who sent him.