Proverbs 10:23

Proverbs chapter 10 · verse 23 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

World English Bible · 2000

It is as sport to a fool to do wickedness; Andso iswisdom to a man of understanding.

King James Version · 1611

It is as sport to a fool to do mischief: but a man of understanding hath wisdom.

American Standard Version · 1901

It is as sport to a fool to do wickedness; Andso iswisdom to a man of understanding.

v.22The blessing of Jehovah, it maketh rich; And he addeth no sorrow therewith.

v.23This passage

v.24The fear of the wicked, it shall come upon him; And the desire of the righteous shall be granted.

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

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Ecclesiastes 11:9
Rejoice, O young man, in thy youth, and let thy heart cheer thee in the days of thy youth, and walk in the ways of thy heart, and in the sight of thine eyes; but know thou, that for all these things God will bring thee into judgment.
Proverbs 2:14
Who rejoice to do evil, And delight in the perverseness of evil;
Proverbs 15:21
Folly is joy to him that is void of wisdom; But a man of understanding maketh straight his going.
Proverbs 14:9
A trespass-offering mocketh fools; But among the upright there is good will.