English Language Versions
KJV It is as sport to a fool to do mischief: but a man of understanding hath wisdom.
KJVP It is as sport H7814 to a fool H3684 to do H6213 mischief: H2154 but a man H376 of understanding H8394 hath wisdom. H2451
YLT To execute inventions is as play to a fool, And wisdom to a man of understanding.
ASV It is as sport to a fool to do wickedness; And so is wisdom to a man of understanding.
WEB It is a fool\'s pleasure to do wickedness, But wisdom is a man of understanding\'s pleasure.
RV It is as sport to a fool to do wickedness: and {cf15i so is} wisdom to a man of understanding.
NET Carrying out a wicked scheme is enjoyable to a fool, and so is wisdom for the one who has discernment.
ERVEN Fools enjoy doing wrong, but the wise enjoy wisdom.