Proverbs 24:8
“He that deuiseth to doe euill, shall be called a mischieuous person.”
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Proverbs 24:8 Context
6For by wise counsell thou shalt make thy warre: and in multitude of counsellers there is safetie. 7Wisedome is too high for a foole: he openeth not his mouth in the gate. 8He that deuiseth to doe euill, shall be called a mischieuous person. 9The thought of foolishnesse is sinne: and the scorner is an abomination to men. 10If thou faint in the day of aduersitie, thy strength is small:
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Other Translations
He that deviseth to do evil shall be called a mischievous person.
- King James Version
One who plans to do evil, Men will call a schemer.
- New American Standard Version (1995)
He that deviseth to do evil, Men shall call him a mischief-maker.
- American Standard Version (1901)
He whose purposes are bad will be named a man of evil designs.
- Basic English Bible
He that deviseth to do evil shall be called a master of intrigues.
- Darby Bible
He that deviseth to do evil shall be called a mischievous person.
- Webster's Bible
One who plots to do evil will be called a schemer.
- World English Bible
Whoso is devising to do evil, Him they call a master of wicked thoughts.
- Youngs Literal Bible
He that deviseth to do evil, men shall call him a mischievous person.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible
- King James Version
One who plans to do evil, Men will call a schemer.
- New American Standard Version (1995)
He that deviseth to do evil, Men shall call him a mischief-maker.
- American Standard Version (1901)
He whose purposes are bad will be named a man of evil designs.
- Basic English Bible
He that deviseth to do evil shall be called a master of intrigues.
- Darby Bible
He that deviseth to do evil shall be called a mischievous person.
- Webster's Bible
One who plots to do evil will be called a schemer.
- World English Bible
Whoso is devising to do evil, Him they call a master of wicked thoughts.
- Youngs Literal Bible
He that deviseth to do evil, men shall call him a mischievous person.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible
Bible commentary
Wesley's Notes for Proverbs 24:8
24:8 Shall be called - Though he cover his wicked devices with fair pretences, he shall be branded with that infamy which is due to him.