Proverbs 10:23

Translation Comparison (18 available)

Original Language Text
hebrew
כִּ/שְׂח֣וֹק לִ֭/כְסִיל עֲשׂ֣וֹת זִמָּ֑ה וְ֝/חָכְמָ֗ה לְ/אִ֣ישׁ תְּבוּנָֽה
English Translation
Laughter is to a fool to do wickedness, but wisdom is to a man of understanding.

It is as sport to a fool to do wickedness; And [so is] wisdom to a man of understanding.

It is as sport to a fool to do wickedness; And so is wisdom to a man of understanding.

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

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

A fool worketh mischief as it were for sport: but wisdom is prudence to a man.

It is as sport to a fool to do wickedness: and so is wisdom to a man of understanding.

Stupid people think it's fun to do wrong, but someone who has wisdom understands what's right.

It is a fool’s pleasure to do wickedness, but wisdom is a man of understanding’s pleasure.

It is as a pastime to a foole to doe wickedly: but wisedome is vnderstanding to a man.

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

To execute inventions is as play to a fool, || And wisdom to a man of understanding.

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

Doing wrong is fun for a fool,<br>but living wisely brings pleasure to the sensible.<br>

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

It is a fool’s pleasure to do wickedness, but wisdom is a man of understanding’s pleasure.

It is a fool’s pleasure to do wickedness, but wisdom is a man of understanding’s pleasure.

It is a fool’s pleasure to do wickedness, but wisdom is a man of understanding’s pleasure.

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