Proverbs 10:23

It is as a sport to a foole to doe mischiefe: but a man of vnderstanding hath wisedome.
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan

Doing wickedness is like sport to a fool, And {so is} wisdom to a man of understanding.
- New American Standard Version (1995)

It is as sport to a fool to do wickedness; And `so is' wisdom to a man of understanding.
- American Standard Version (1901)

It is sport to the foolish man to do evil, but the man of good sense takes delight in wisdom.
- Basic English Bible

It is as sport to a foolish [man] to do wickedness; but a man of understanding hath wisdom.
- Darby Bible

It is as sport to a fool to do mischief: but a man of understanding hath wisdom.
- Webster's Bible

It is a fool's pleasure to do wickedness, but wisdom is a man of understanding's pleasure.
- World English Bible

To execute inventions [is] as play to a fool, And wisdom to a man of understanding.
- Youngs Literal Bible

It is as sport to a fool to do wickedness, and so is wisdom to a man of discernment.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible

Wesley's Notes for Proverbs 10:23

10:21 Feed - By their wise discourses and counsels. Die - They have not wisdom to preserve themselves, much less to feed others.