Proverbs 10:23
It is as sport to a fool to do mischief: but a man of understanding hath wisdom.
In other versions
It is as sport to a fool to do wickedness; And `so is' wisdom to a man of understanding.
ASV
It is sport to the foolish man to do evil, but the man of good sense takes delight in wisdom.
BBE
It is as sport to a foolish [man] to do wickedness; but a man of understanding hath wisdom.
DBY
It is a fool's pleasure to do wickedness, But wisdom is a man of understanding's pleasure.
WEB
To execute inventions `is' as play to a fool, And wisdom to a man of understanding.
YLT
It is as sport to a fool to do mischief: but a man of understanding has wisdom.
ENG
It is as sport to a fool to do mischief: but a man of understanding hath wisdom.
WBT
The fool delights in shameful conduct, but a man of understanding has wisdom.
BSB
In context
21The lips of the righteous feed many: but fools die for want of wisdom.
22The blessing of the LORD, it maketh rich, and he addeth no sorrow with it.
23It is as sport to a fool to do mischief: but a man of understanding hath wisdom.
24The fear of the wicked, it shall come upon him: but the desire of the righteous shall be granted.
25As the whirlwind passeth, so is the wicked no more: but the righteous is an everlasting foundation.