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Proverbs 10:23

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

Doing wrong is like a joke to a fool, but wisdom is pleasure to a man of understanding.

New International Version

A fool finds pleasure in evil conduct, but a man of understanding delights in wisdom.

Catholic Public Domain Version

The foolish work wickedness as if in jest. But wisdom is prudence to a man