Parallel Verses
Amplified
The devising of folly is sin,
And the scoffer is repulsive to men.
New American Standard Bible
And the scoffer is an abomination to men.
King James Version
The thought of foolishness is sin: and the scorner is an abomination to men.
Holman Bible
and a mocker is detestable to people.
International Standard Version
To devise folly is sin, and people detest a scoffer.
A Conservative Version
The thought of folly is sin. And the scoffer is an abomination to men.
American Standard Version
The thought of foolishness is sin; And the scoffer is an abomination to men.
Bible in Basic English
The purpose of the foolish is sin: and the hater of authority is disgusting to others.
Darby Translation
The purpose of folly is sin, and the scorner is an abomination to men.
Julia Smith Translation
The purpose of folly is sin, and he mocking, an abomination to man.
King James 2000
The thought of foolishness is sin: and the scoffer is an abomination to men.
Lexham Expanded Bible
Devising folly [is] a sin, and an abomination to humankind [is] a scoffer.
Modern King James verseion
The thought of foolishness is sin; and the scorner is hateful to men.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
The thought of the foolish is sin, and the scornful is an abomination unto men.
NET Bible
A foolish scheme is sin, and the scorner is an abomination to people.
New Heart English Bible
The schemes of folly are sin. The mocker is detested by men.
The Emphasized Bible
The purpose of folly, is sin, and, an abomination to mankind, is a buffoon.
Webster
The thought of foolishness is sin: and the scorner is an abomination to men.
World English Bible
The schemes of folly are sin. The mocker is detested by men.
Youngs Literal Translation
The thought of folly is sin, And an abomination to man is a scorner.
Themes
Error » Definition of » Foolish thoughts
Evil » Confess Christ » Thoughts
Foolishness » The thought of foolishness
Scorning and mocking » Those who are addicted to » Are hated by men
Sin » Defined » Foolish thoughts
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Word Count of 20 Translations in Proverbs 24:9
Verse Info
Context Readings
Learning From Your Father
8
He who plans to do evil
Will be called a schemer or deviser of evil.
The devising of folly is sin,
And the scoffer is repulsive to men.
If you are slack (careless) in the day of distress,
Your strength is limited.
Names
Cross References
Matthew 15:19
Acts 8:22
So repent of this wickedness of yours, and pray to the Lord that, if possible, this thought of your heart may be forgiven you.
Genesis 6:5
The Lord saw that the wickedness (depravity) of man was great on the earth, and that every imagination or intent of the thoughts of his heart were only evil continually.
Genesis 8:21
The Lord smelled the pleasing aroma [a soothing, satisfying scent] and the Lord said to Himself, “I will never again curse the ground because of man, for the intent (strong inclination, desire) of man’s heart is wicked from his youth; and I will never again destroy every living thing, as I have done.
Psalm 119:113
Samekh.
I hate those who are double-minded,
But I love and treasure Your law.
Proverbs 22:10
Drive out the scoffer, and contention will go away;
Even strife and dishonor will cease.
Proverbs 23:7
For as he thinks in his heart, so is he [in behavior—one who manipulates].
He says to you, “Eat and drink,”
Yet his heart is not with you [but it is begrudging the cost].
Proverbs 24:8
He who plans to do evil
Will be called a schemer or deviser of evil.
Proverbs 29:8
Scoffers set a city afire [by stirring up trouble],
But wise men turn away anger [and restore order with their good judgment].
Isaiah 55:7
Let the wicked leave (behind) his way
And the unrighteous man his thoughts;
And let him return to the Lord,
And He will have compassion (mercy) on him,
And to our God,
For He will abundantly pardon.
Jeremiah 4:14
O Jerusalem, wash your heart from wickedness,
That you may be saved.
How long will your wicked and immoral thoughts
Lodge within you?
Matthew 5:28
Matthew 9:4
But Jesus, knowing their thoughts, said,
2 Corinthians 10:5
We are destroying sophisticated arguments and every exalted and proud thing that sets itself up against the [true] knowledge of God, and we are taking every thought and purpose captive to the obedience of Christ,