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It is a fool’s pleasure to do wickedness, but wisdom is a man of understanding’s pleasure.
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American Standard Version
It is as sport to a fool to do wickedness; And so is wisdom to a man of understanding.
Christian Standard Bible
As shameful conduct is pleasure for a fool, so wisdom is for a person of understanding.
English Standard Version
Doing wrong is like a joke to a fool, but wisdom is pleasure to a man of understanding.
King James Version
It is as sport to a fool to do mischief: but a man of understanding hath wisdom.
New American Standard Bible
Doing wickedness is like sport to a fool, And so is wisdom to a person of understanding.
New International Version
A fool finds pleasure in wicked schemes, but a person of understanding delights in wisdom.
New King James Version
To do evil is like sport to a fool, But a man of understanding has wisdom.
New Living Translation
Doing wrong is fun for a fool, but living wisely brings pleasure to the sensible.