Verse 23

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

Referenced Verses

  • Prov 15:21 : 21 Folly is joy to him that is destitute of wisdom: but a man of understanding walketh uprightly.
  • Prov 2:14 : 14 Who rejoice to do evil, and delight in the frowardness of the wicked;
  • Prov 14:9 : 9 Fools make a mock at sin: but among the righteous there is favour.
  • Prov 26:18-19 : 18 As a mad man who casteth firebrands, arrows, and death, 19 So is the man that deceiveth his neighbour, and saith, Am not I in sport?
  • Eccl 11:9 : 9 Rejoice, O young man, in thy youth; and let thy heart cheer thee in the days of thy youth, and walk in the ways of thine heart, and in the sight of thine eyes: but know thou, that for all these things God will bring thee into judgment.