Verse 23

It is as sport{H7814} to a fool{H3684} to do{H6213}{(H8800)} mischief{H2154}: but a man{H376} of understanding{H8394} hath wisdom{H2451}.

Referenced Verses

• Prov 15:21 : 21 Folly{H200} is joy{H8057} to him that is destitute{H2638} of wisdom{H3820}: but a man{H376} of understanding{H8394} walketh{H3212}{(H8800)} uprightly{H3474}{(H8762)}.
• Prov 2:14 : 14 Who rejoice{H8056} to do{H6213}{(H8800)} evil{H7451}, and delight{H1523}{(H8799)} in the frowardness{H8419} of the wicked{H7451};
• Prov 14:9 : 9 Fools{H191} make a mock{H3887}{(H8686)} at sin{H817}: but among the righteous{H3477} there is favour{H7522}.
• Prov 26:18-19 : 18 As a mad{H3856}{(H8700)} man who casteth{H3384}{(H8802)} firebrands{H2131}, arrows{H2671}, and death{H4194}, 19 So is the man{H376} that deceiveth{H7411}{(H8765)} his neighbour{H7453}, and saith{H559}{(H8804)}, Am not I in sport{H7832}{(H8764)}?
• Eccl 11:9 : 9 Rejoice{H8055}{(H8798)}, O young man{H970}, in thy youth{H3208}; and let thy heart{H3820} cheer{H2895}{(H8686)} thee in the days{H3117} of thy youth{H979}, and walk{H1980}{(H8761)} in the ways{H1870} of thine heart{H3820}, and in the sight{H4758} of thine eyes{H5869}: but know{H3045}{(H8798)} thou, that for all these things God{H430} will bring{H935}{(H8686)} thee into judgment{H4941}.