Proverbs 10:23
“It is as sport to a fool to do mischief: but a man of understanding hath wisdom.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
It is as sport to a fool to do mischief,.... To do any injury to the persons and properties of men; which shows a most…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
As the fool finds his sport in doing mischief, so the man of understanding finds in wisdom his truest refreshment and…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714
Here is, 1. Sin exceedingly sinful: It is as laughter to a fool to do mischief; it is as natural to him, and as…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
hath wisdom Rather, And so is wisdom (a sport or pastime) to a man of understanding. She imparts to him her own joy, or…
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