Parallel Verses
Modern King James verseion
To work out evil devices is as laughter to a fool; so wisdom is to a man of understanding.
New American Standard Bible
And so is wisdom to a man of understanding.
King James Version
It is as sport to a fool to do mischief: but a man of understanding hath wisdom.
Holman Bible
so wisdom is for a man of understanding.
International Standard Version
Just as the fool considers wickedness his joy, so is wisdom to the discerning man.
A Conservative Version
It is as sport to a fool to do mischief, and [so is] wisdom to a man of understanding.
American Standard Version
It is as sport to a fool to do wickedness; And'so is wisdom to a man of understanding.
Amplified
Engaging in evil is like sport to the fool [who refuses wisdom and chases sin],
But to a man of understanding [skillful and godly] wisdom brings joy.
Bible in Basic English
It is sport to the foolish man to do evil, but the man of good sense takes delight in wisdom.
Darby Translation
It is as sport to a foolish man to do wickedness; but a man of understanding hath wisdom.
Julia Smith Translation
As laughter to the foolish one, to do mischief: and wisdom is to the man of understanding.
King James 2000
It is as sport to a fool to do wrong: but a man of understanding has wisdom.
Lexham Expanded Bible
[It is] like a sport for a fool to do wrong, wisdom for a person of understanding.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
A fool doth wickedly and maketh but a sport of it; nevertheless it is wisdom for a man to beware of such.
NET Bible
Carrying out a wicked scheme is enjoyable to a fool, and so is wisdom for the one who has discernment.
New Heart English Bible
It is a fool's pleasure to do wickedness, but wisdom is a man of understanding's pleasure.
The Emphasized Bible
It is, mere sport to a stupid man, to commit lewdness, but, wisdom, pertaineth to a man of understanding.
Webster
It is as sport to a fool to do mischief: but a man of understanding hath wisdom.
World English Bible
It is a fool's pleasure to do wickedness, but wisdom is a man of understanding's pleasure.
Youngs Literal Translation
To execute inventions is as play to a fool, And wisdom to a man of understanding.
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Word Count of 20 Translations in Proverbs 10:23
Verse Info
Context Readings
Proverbs Concerning The Mouth
22 The blessing of Jehovah itself makes rich, and He adds no sorrow with it. 23 To work out evil devices is as laughter to a fool; so wisdom is to a man of understanding. 24 What the wicked fears shall come upon him; but the desire of the righteous shall be granted.
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Cross References
Proverbs 15:21
Folly is joy to him who is without any wisdom, but a man of understanding walks uprightly.
Proverbs 2:14
who rejoice to do evil and delight in the perversities of the wicked;
Proverbs 14:9
Fools laugh at sin, but among the righteous there is favor.
Proverbs 26:18-19
or like a madman who throws firebrands, arrows, and death.
Ecclesiastes 11:9
Rejoice, in your youth, young man; and let your heart cheer you in the days of your youth, and 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 into judgment.