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Source language
JPS Hebrew-English TANAKH   
כשחוק לכסיל עשות זמה וחכמה לאיש תבונה
Hebrew - Transliteration via code library   
kSHKHvq lksyl `SHvt zmh vKHkmh lAySH tbvnh

Intermediate language
Vulgate (Latin)   
quasi per risum stultus operatur scelus sapientia autem est viro prudentia

King James Variants
American King James Version   
It is as sport to a fool to do mischief: but a man of understanding has wisdom.
King James 2000 (out of print)   
It is as sport to a fool to do wrong: but a man of understanding has wisdom.
King James Bible (Cambridge, large print)   
It is as sport to a fool to do mischief: but a man of understanding hath wisdom.
Authorized (King James) Version   
It is as sport to a fool to do mischief: but a man of understanding hath wisdom.
New King James Version   
To do evil is like sport to a fool, But a man of understanding has wisdom.
21st Century King James Version   
It is as sport to a fool to do mischief, but a man of understanding hath wisdom.

Other translations
American Standard Version   
It is as sport to a fool to do wickedness; And'so is wisdom to a man of understanding.
Aramaic Bible in Plain English   
A moron, in making merry, does evil, and a man has wisdom by his reasoning.
Darby Bible Translation   
It is as sport to a foolish man to do wickedness; but a man of understanding hath wisdom.
Holy Bible: Douay-Rheims Version (Genuine Leather Black)   
A fool worketh mischief as it were for sport: but wisdom is prudence to a man.
ERV 1885 English Revised Version with Strong's Concordance   
It is as sport to a fool to do wickedness: and so is wisdom to a man of understanding.
English Standard Version Journaling Bible   
Doing wrong is like a joke to a fool, but wisdom is pleasure to a man of understanding.
God's Word   
Like the laughter of a fool when he carries out an evil plan, so is wisdom to a person who has understanding.
Holman Christian Standard Bible   
As shameful conduct is pleasure for a fool, so wisdom is for a man of understanding.
International Standard Version   
Just as the fool considers wickedness his joy, so is wisdom to the discerning man.
NET Bible   
Carrying out a wicked scheme is enjoyable to a fool, and so is wisdom for the one who has discernment.
New American Standard Bible   
Doing wickedness is like sport to a fool, And so is wisdom to a man of understanding.
New International Version   
A fool finds pleasure in wicked schemes, but a person of understanding delights in wisdom.
New Living Translation   
Doing wrong is fun for a fool, but living wisely brings pleasure to the sensible.
Webster's Bible Translation   
It is as sport to a fool to do mischief: but a man of understanding hath wisdom.
The World English Bible   
It is a fool's pleasure to do wickedness, but wisdom is a man of understanding's pleasure.
EasyEnglish Bible   
A foolish person is happy when he does wicked things. But a wise person enjoys doing things that are right.
Young‘s Literal Translation   
To execute inventions [is] as play to a fool, And wisdom to a man of understanding.
New Life Version   
Doing wrong is like play to a fool, but a man of understanding has wisdom.
The Voice Bible   
Mischief is the sport of fools, but wise actions bring joy to a person with insight.
Living Bible   
A fool’s fun is being bad; a wise man’s fun is being wise!
New Catholic Bible   
Doing wrong affords pleasure to the fool, but wisdom is a delight to an intelligent man.
Legacy Standard Bible   
Doing wickedness is like laughing to a fool, And so is wisdom to a man of discernment.
Jubilee Bible 2000   
To make an abomination is as sport to the fool, but wisdom is recreation to the man of intelligence.
Christian Standard Bible   
As shameful conduct is pleasure for a fool, so wisdom is for a person of understanding.
Amplified Bible © 1954   
It is as sport to a [self-confident] fool to do wickedness, but to have skillful and godly Wisdom is pleasure and relaxation to a man of understanding.
New Century Version   
A foolish person enjoys doing wrong, but a person with understanding enjoys doing what is wise.
The Message   
An empty-head thinks mischief is fun, but a mindful person relishes wisdom.
Evangelical Heritage Version ™   
Carrying out a wicked scheme is a game for the fool, but wisdom gives pleasure to a person with understanding.
New Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition   
Doing wrong is like sport to a fool, but wise conduct is pleasure to a person of understanding.
Good News Translation®   
It is foolish to enjoy doing wrong. Intelligent people take pleasure in wisdom.
Wycliffe Bible   
A fool worketh wickedness as by laughing; but wisdom is prudence to a man/but prudence is to a wise man. (A fool worketh wickedness with laughter; but wisdom is a delight to those with understanding.)
Contemporary English Version   
Fools enjoy doing wrong, but anyone with good sense enjoys acting wisely.
Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition   
It is like sport to a fool to do wrong, but wise conduct is pleasure to a man of understanding.
New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition   
Doing wrong is like sport to a fool, but wise conduct is pleasure to a person of understanding.
New Revised Standard Version, Anglicised Catholic Edition   
Doing wrong is like sport to a fool, but wise conduct is pleasure to a person of understanding.
Common English Bible © 2011   
Fools enjoy vile deeds, but those with understanding take pleasure in wisdom.
Amplified Bible © 2015   
Engaging in evil is like sport to the fool [who refuses wisdom and chases sin], But to a man of understanding [skillful and godly] wisdom brings joy.
English Standard Version Anglicised   
Doing wrong is like a joke to a fool, but wisdom is pleasure to a man of understanding.
New American Bible (Revised Edition)   
Crime is the entertainment of the fool; but wisdom is for the person of understanding.
New American Standard Bible   
Doing wickedness is like sport to a fool, And so is wisdom to a person of understanding.
The Expanded Bible   
A foolish person ·enjoys [makes a sport of] doing wrong, but a person with understanding enjoys doing what is wise.
Tree of Life Version   
As doing wickedness is delight to a fool, so is wisdom to a man of discernment.
Revised Standard Version   
It is like sport to a fool to do wrong, but wise conduct is pleasure to a man of understanding.
New International Reader's Version   
A foolish person finds pleasure in evil plans. But a person who has understanding takes delight in wisdom.
BRG Bible   
It is as sport to a fool to do mischief: but a man of understanding hath wisdom.
Complete Jewish Bible   
To a fool, vileness is like a game, as is wisdom to a person of discernment.
New Revised Standard Version, Anglicised   
Doing wrong is like sport to a fool, but wise conduct is pleasure to a person of understanding.
Orthodox Jewish Bible   
It is as sport to a kesil to do zimmah (evil design), but an ish tevunah (man of understanding) hath chochmah.
Names of God Bible   
Like the laughter of a fool when he carries out an evil plan, so is wisdom to a person who has understanding.
Modern English Version   
To do mischief is like sport to a fool, but a man of understanding has wisdom.
Easy-to-Read Version   
Fools enjoy doing wrong, but the wise enjoy wisdom.
International Children’s Bible   
A foolish person enjoys doing wrong. But a person with understanding enjoys doing what is wise.
Lexham English Bible   
It is like a sport for a fool to do wrong, wisdom for a person of understanding.
New International Version - UK   
A fool finds pleasure in wicked schemes, but a person of understanding delights in wisdom.