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

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

As the fool finds his sport in doing mischief, so the man of understanding finds in wisdom his truest refreshment and delight.

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

But a man of understanding hath wisdom. —Rather, But wisdom (is sport) to a man of understanding

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

[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 …

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

The gracious Savior who purchased pardon and peace for His people, with all the affection of a tender parent, counsels us to hear and be wise, and …

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