Parallel Verses

Lexham Expanded Bible

Devising folly [is] a sin, and an abomination to humankind [is] a scoffer.

New American Standard Bible

The devising of folly is sin,
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

A foolish scheme is sin,
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.

Amplified


The devising of folly is sin,
And the scoffer is repulsive 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.

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.

Interlinear

English(KJV)
Strong's
Root Form
Definition
Usage
אוּלת 
'ivveleth 
Usage: 25

is sin
חטּאת חטּאה 
Chatta'ah 
Usage: 294

and the scorner
לוּץ 
Luwts 
Usage: 27

is an abomination
תּעבה תּועבה 
Tow`ebah 
Usage: 117

References

Hastings

Context Readings

Learning From Your Father

8 He who plans to do evil for himself, they will call [him] "master of mischief." 9 Devising folly [is] a sin, and an abomination to humankind [is] a scoffer. 10 [If] you faint on the day of adversity, little [is] your strength.

Cross References

Matthew 15:19

For from the heart come evil plans, murder, adultery, sexual immorality, theft, false witness, abusive speech.

Acts 8:22

Therefore repent of this wickedness of yours, and ask the Lord if perhaps the intent of your heart may be forgiven you!"

Genesis 6:5

And Yahweh saw that the evil of humankind [was] great upon the earth, and every inclination of the thoughts of his heart [was] always only evil.

Genesis 8:21

And Yahweh smelled the soothing fragrance, and Yahweh said {to himself}, "{Never again will I curse} the ground for the sake of humankind, because the inclination of the heart of humankind [is] evil from his youth. {Nor will I ever again destroy} all life as I have done.

Psalm 119:113

I hate {the double-minded}, but I love your law.

Proverbs 22:10

Drive out a scoffer and strife will go out; quarrel and abuse will cease.

Proverbs 23:7

For, like hair in his {throat}, so it is. "Eat and drink!" he will say to you, but his heart will not be with you.

Proverbs 24:8

He who plans to do evil for himself, they will call [him] "master of mischief."

Proverbs 29:8

Men of scoffing set a city aflame, but the wise turn away wrath.

Isaiah 55:7

Let [the] wicked forsake his way, and [the] man of sin his thoughts. And let him return to Yahweh, that he may take pity on him, and to our God, for he will {forgive manifold}.

Jeremiah 4:14

Cleanse your heart from wickedness, Jerusalem, so that you may be saved. {How long} will your thoughts of mischief dwell in your inner part?

Matthew 5:28

But I say to you that everyone who looks at a woman to lust for her has already committed adultery with her in his heart.

Matthew 9:4

And knowing their thoughts, Jesus said, "Why do you think evil in your hearts?

2 Corinthians 10:5

and all pride that is raised up against the knowledge of God, and taking every thought captive to the obedience of Christ.

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