Proverbs 10:23

Modern

The fool delights in shameful conduct, but a man of understanding has wisdom.

Traditional

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

Literal

The doing of evil is like laughter to a fool, and wisdom is unto a man of understanding.

Latin

Quasi per risum stultus operatur scelus, sapientia autem est viro prudentia.

Hebrew

English

The fool delights in shameful conduct, but a man of understanding has wisdom.

Proverbs 15:21
Folly is joy to one who lacks judgment, but a man of understanding walks a straight path.
Proverbs 2:14
…from those who enjoy doing evil and rejoice in the twistedness of evil,
Proverbs 14:9
Fools mock the making of amends, but goodwill is found among the upright.
Proverbs 26:18–19
Like a madman shooting firebrands and deadly arrows,
Ecclesiastes 11:9
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.