Proverbs 24:9

In 11 translations

BSB

A foolish scheme is sin, and a mocker is detestable to men.

KJV

The thought of foolishness is sin: and the scorner is an abomination to men.

WEB

The schemes of folly are sin. The mocker is detested by men.

ASV

The thought of foolishness is sin; And the scoffer is an abomination to men.

LSV

The thought of folly [is] sin, || And a scorner [is] an abomination to man.

YLT

The thought of folly [is] sin, And an abomination to man [is] a scorner.

DBY

The purpose of folly is sin, and the scorner is an abomination to men.

DRC

The thought of a fool is sin: and the detracter is the abomination of men.

GNV

The wicked thought of a foole is sinne, and the scorner is an abomination vnto men.

JPS

The thought of foolishness is sin; and the scorner is an abomination to men.

LXXE

The fool also dies in sins; and uncleanness attaches to a pestilent man.

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Original-language editions

WLC

זִמַּ֣ת אִוֶּ֣לֶת חַטָּ֑את וְתוֹעֲבַ֖ת לְאָדָ֣ם לֵֽץ׃

LXX-Br

ἀποθνήσκει δὲ ἄφρων ἐν ἁμαρτίαις· ἀκαθαρσία δὲ ἀνδρὶ λοιμῷ,

In the reference works topics that cite this verse

From public-domain Bible dictionaries and topical indexes (1884–1915).

Cross-references most cited first

• Matthew 15:19For out of the heart come evil thoughts, murder, adultery, sexual immorality, theft, false testimony, and slander.
• Isaiah 55:7Let the wicked man forsake his own way and the unrighteous man his own thoughts; let him return to the LORD, that He may have compassion, and to our God, for He will freely pardon.
• 2 Corinthians 10:5We tear down arguments and every presumption set up against the knowledge of God; and we take captive every thought to make it obedient to Christ.
• Acts 8:22Repent, therefore, of your wickedness, and pray to the Lord. Perhaps He will forgive you for the intent of your heart.
• Proverbs 29:8Mockers inflame a city, but the wise turn away anger.
• Proverbs 24:8He who plots evil will be called a schemer.
• Matthew 9:4But Jesus knew what they were thinking and said, “Why do you harbor evil in your hearts?
• Genesis 6:5Then the LORD saw that the wickedness of man was great upon the earth, and that every inclination of the thoughts of his heart was altogether evil all the time.
• Proverbs 22:10Drive out the mocker, and conflict will depart; even quarreling and insults will cease.
• Jeremiah 4:14Wash the evil from your heart, O Jerusalem, so that you may be saved. How long will you harbor wicked thoughts within you?
• Matthew 5:28But I tell you that anyone who looks at a woman to lust after her has already committed adultery with her in his heart.
• Proverbs 23:7for he is keeping track, inwardly counting the cost. “Eat and drink,” he says to you, but his heart is not with you.
• Genesis 8:21When the LORD smelled the pleasing aroma, He said in His heart, “Never again will I curse the ground because of man, even though every inclination of his heart is evil from his youth. And never again will I destroy all…
• Psalms 119:113The double-minded I despise, but Your law I love.

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