Fools find pleasure in wicked schemes, but those who have understanding delight in wisdom.
NIV
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.
AMP
It is as sport to a fool to do mischief: but a man of understanding hath wisdom.
KJV
The prospect of the righteous is joy, but the hopes of the wicked come to nothing.
NIV
The hope of the [uncompromisingly] righteous (the upright, in right standing with God) is gladness, but the expectation of the wicked (those who are out of harmony with God) comes to nothing.
AMP
The hope of the righteous shall be gladness: but the expectation of the wicked shall perish.
KJV