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The Book of Proverbs, Chapter 10, Verse 23

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The blessing of the LORD, it maketh rich, and he addeth no sorrow with it.
King James Version
[It is] as sport to a fool to do mischief: but a man of understanding hath wisdom.
American Standard Version
It is as sport to a fool to do wickedness; And [so is] wisdom to a man of understanding.
New English Translation
Carrying out a wicked scheme is enjoyable to a fool, and so is wisdom for the one who has discernment.
World English Bible
It is a fool's pleasure to do wickedness, but wisdom is a man of understanding's pleasure.
24
The fear of the wicked, it shall come upon him: but the desire of the righteous shall be granted.
25
As the whirlwind passeth, so [is] the wicked no [more]: but the righteous [is] an everlasting foundation.
26
As vinegar to the teeth, and as smoke to the eyes, so [is] the sluggard to them that send him.
27
The fear of the LORD prolongeth days: but the years of the wicked shall be shortened.
28
The hope of the righteous [shall be] gladness: but the expectation of the wicked shall perish.
29
The way of the LORD [is] strength to the upright: but destruction [shall be] to the workers of iniquity.
30
The righteous shall never be removed: but the wicked shall not inhabit the earth.
31
The mouth of the just bringeth forth wisdom: but the froward tongue shall be cut out.
32
The lips of the righteous know what is acceptable: but the mouth of the wicked [speaketh] frowardness.
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A false balance [is] abomination to the LORD: but a just weight [is] his delight.