Proverbs 10:23
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It is as sport to a fool to do mischief: but a man of understanding hath wisdom.The fool delights in shameful conduct, but a man of understanding has wisdom.
In other translations
It is as sport to a fool to do mischief: but a man of understanding hath wisdom.The fool delights in shameful conduct, but a man of understanding has wisdom.
Hebrew words
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Related verses
- Proverbs 15:21Folly is joy to him that is destitute of wisdom: but a man of understanding walketh uprightly.Folly is joy to one who lacks judgment, but a man of understanding walks a straight path.
- Proverbs 14:9Fools make a mock at sin: but among the righteous there is favour.Fools mock the making of amends, but goodwill is found among the upright.
- Proverbs 2:14Who rejoice to do evil, and delight in the frowardness of the wicked;from those who enjoy doing evil and rejoice in the twistedness of evil,
- Proverbs 26:18-1918 As a mad man who casteth firebrands, arrows, and death, 19 So is the man that deceiveth his neighbour, and saith, Am not I in sport?18 Like a madman shooting firebrands and deadly arrows, 19 so is the man who deceives his neighbor and says, “I was only joking!”
- Ecclesiastes 11:9Rejoice, O young man, in thy youth; and let thy heart cheer thee in the days of thy youth, and walk in the ways of thine heart, and in the sight of thine eyes: but know thou, that for all these things God will bring thee into judgment.Rejoice, O young man, while you are young, and let your heart be glad in the days of your youth. 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 to judgment.
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