MKJV
KJV
23. [It is] as sport to a fool to do mischief: but a man of understanding hath wisdom.
ASV
23. It is as sport to a fool to do wickedness; And so is wisdom to a man of understanding.
ESV
23. Doing wrong is like a joke to a fool, but wisdom is pleasure to a man of understanding.
ERVEN
23. Fools enjoy doing wrong, but the wise enjoy wisdom.
NLT
23. Doing wrong is fun for a fool, but living wisely brings pleasure to the sensible.
WEB
23. It is a fool's pleasure to do wickedness, But wisdom is a man of understanding's pleasure.
NET
23. Carrying out a wicked scheme is enjoyable to a fool, and so is wisdom for the one who has discernment.
NLV
23. Doing wrong is like play to a fool, but a man of understanding has wisdom.
HCSB
23. As shameful conduct is pleasure for a fool, so wisdom is for a man of understanding.
YLT
23. To execute inventions [is] as play to a fool, And wisdom to a man of understanding.
LITV
23. To work out evil devices is as laughter to the foolish; so wisdom is to a man of understanding.
RV
23. It is as sport to a fool to do wickedness: and {cf15i so is} wisdom to a man of understanding.
NCV
23. A foolish person enjoys doing wrong, but a person with understanding enjoys doing what is wise.
AKJV
23. It is as sport to a fool to do mischief: but a man of understanding has wisdom.
LXXEN
23. A fool does mischief in [Gr. laughter] sport; but wisdom brings forth prudence for a man.
KJV
23. [It is] as sport to a fool to do mischief: but a man of understanding hath wisdom.
AMP
23. It is as sport to a [self-confident] fool to do wickedness, but to have skillful and godly Wisdom is pleasure and relaxation to a man of understanding.
KJVP
23. [ It ] [ is ] as sport H7814 to a fool H3684 to do H6213 VQFC mischief H2154 NFS : but a man H376 L-NMS of understanding H8394 NFS hath wisdom H2451 .
YLT
23. To execute inventions [is] as play to a fool, And wisdom to a man of understanding.
ASV
23. It is as sport to a fool to do wickedness; And so is wisdom to a man of understanding.
WEB
23. It is a fool's pleasure to do wickedness, But wisdom is a man of understanding's pleasure.
NASB
23. Crime is the entertainment of the fool; so is wisdom for the man of sense.
ESV
23. Doing wrong is like a joke to a fool, but wisdom is pleasure to a man of understanding.
RV
23. It is as sport to a fool to do wickedness: and {cf15i so is} wisdom to a man of understanding.
RSV
23. It is like sport to a fool to do wrong, but wise conduct is pleasure to a man of understanding.
NKJV
23. To do evil [is] like sport to a fool, But a man of understanding has wisdom.
MKJV
23. To work out evil devices is as laughter to a fool; so wisdom is to a man of understanding.
AKJV
23. It is as sport to a fool to do mischief: but a man of understanding has wisdom.
NRSV
23. Doing wrong is like sport to a fool, but wise conduct is pleasure to a person of understanding.
NIV
23. A fool finds pleasure in evil conduct, but a man of understanding delights in wisdom.
NIRV
23. A foolish person finds pleasure in doing evil things. But a man who has understanding takes delight in wisdom.
NLT
23. Doing wrong is fun for a fool, but living wisely brings pleasure to the sensible.
MSG
23. An empty-head thinks mischief is fun, but a mindful person relishes wisdom.
GNB
23. It is foolish to enjoy doing wrong. Intelligent people take pleasure in wisdom.
NET
23. Carrying out a wicked scheme is enjoyable to a fool, and so is wisdom for the one who has discernment.
ERVEN
23. Fools enjoy doing wrong, but the wise enjoy wisdom.