Proverbs 24:9 “A foolish scheme is sin, and a mocker is detestable to men.”

Proverbs 24:9

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

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

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.

American Standard Version

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

Geneva Bible 1599

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

Darby Translation

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

Young's Literal Translation

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

Bible in Basic English

The purpose of the foolish is sin: and the hater of authority is disgusting to others.

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Cross references

“thought”

Matthew 15:19 Isaiah 55:7 2 Corinthians 10:5 Acts 8:22 Proverbs 24:8 Matthew 9:4

Matthew 15:19 · BSB

For out of the heart come evil thoughts, murder, adultery, sexual immorality, theft, false testimony, and slander.

Isaiah 55:7 · BSB

Let the wicked man forsake his way and the unrighteous man his thoughts; let him return to the LORD, that He may have compassion, and to our God, for He will freely pardon.

2 Corinthians 10:5 · BSB

We demolish arguments and every presumption set up against the knowledge of God; and we take captive every thought to make it obedient to Christ.

Acts 8:22 · BSB

Repent, therefore, of your wickedness, and pray to the Lord. Perhaps He will forgive you for the intent of your heart.

Proverbs 24:8 · BSB

He who plots evil will be called a schemer.

Matthew 9:4 · BSB

But Jesus knew what they were thinking and said, “Why do you harbor evil in your hearts?

“the scorner”

Proverbs 29:8 Proverbs 22:10

Proverbs 29:8 · BSB

Mockers inflame a city, but the wise turn away anger.

Proverbs 22:10 · BSB

Drive out the mocker, and conflict will depart; even quarreling and insults will cease.

Cross references adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0) and the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

In context

8He who plots evil will be called a schemer.

10If you faint in the day of distress, how small is your strength!

Read Proverbs 24