Parallel Verses
The Emphasized Bible
He that deviseth to do mischief, him, shall men call, a master of plots.
New American Standard Bible
Men will call a
King James Version
He that deviseth to do evil shall be called a mischievous person.
Holman Bible
will be called a schemer.
International Standard Version
The person who plans on doing evil will be called a schemer.
A Conservative Version
He who devises to do evil, men shall call him a mischief-maker.
American Standard Version
He that deviseth to do evil, Men shall call him a mischief-maker.
Amplified
He who plans to do evil
Will be called a schemer or deviser of evil.
Bible in Basic English
He whose purposes are bad will be named a man of evil designs.
Darby Translation
He that deviseth to do evil shall be called a master of intrigues.
Julia Smith Translation
He purposing to do evil for himself shall be called the master of mischief.
King James 2000
He that plans to do evil shall be called a mischievous person.
Lexham Expanded Bible
He who plans to do evil for himself, they will call [him] "master of mischief."
Modern King James verseion
He who plots to do evil shall be called a master of wicked thoughts.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
He that imagineth mischief, may well be called an ungracious person.
NET Bible
The one who plans to do evil will be called a scheming person.
New Heart English Bible
One who plots to do evil will be called a schemer.
Webster
He that deviseth to do evil shall be called a mischievous person.
World English Bible
One who plots to do evil will be called a schemer.
Youngs Literal Translation
Whoso is devising to do evil, Him they call a master of wicked thoughts.
Themes
Character » Of the wicked » Mischievous
Character of the wicked » Mischievous
Evil » Devices » General references to
Interlinear
Chashab
Qara'
Word Count of 20 Translations in Proverbs 24:8
Verse Info
Context Readings
Learning From Your Father
7 Unattainable to a foolish man, are the dictates of wisdom, in the gate, he openeth not his mouth. 8 He that deviseth to do mischief, him, shall men call, a master of plots. 9 The purpose of folly, is sin, and, an abomination to mankind, is a buffoon.
Cross References
Romans 1:30
Whisperers, detractors, haters of God, insolent, arrogant, vain boasters, inventors of vices, unto parents unyielding,
Proverbs 6:14
Hath perverse things in his heart, deviseth mischief on every occasion, strifes, he sendeth forth.
Proverbs 14:22
Shall they not, become vagrants, who devise evil? but, lovingkindness and faithfulness, be to them who devise good.
1 Kings 2:44
Then said the king unto Shimei - Thou, knowest all the wickedness which thy heart is privy to, which thou didst unto David my father, - therefore shall Yahweh bring back thy wickedness, upon thine own head.
Psalm 21:11
For they have held out, against thee, a wicked thing, They have devised a scheme they cannot accomplish.
Proverbs 6:18
A heart contriving iniquitous devices, feet hasting to run into mischief;
Proverbs 24:2
For, violence, their heart muttereth, and, mischief, their lips do speak.
Proverbs 24:9
The purpose of folly, is sin, and, an abomination to mankind, is a buffoon.
Isaiah 10:7-13
But as for him, not so, doth he deem, And in his heart, not so, doth he think, - For, to destroy, is in his heart, And to cut off nations, not a few;
Isaiah 32:7
Yea, a knave, his weapons are wicked, - He, base schemes, hath devised To ruin the oppressed with speeches of falsehood Even when the needy pleadeth, for justice.
Ezekiel 38:10-11
Thus saith My Lord, Yahweh, - So shall it be in that day, that thoughts will come p on thy heart.- And thou wt devise a wicked device;
Nahum 1:11
Out of thee, hath one come forth - plotting, against Yahweh, wickedness, - A counselor of the Abandoned One.