Proverbs 24:9
“The thought of foolishnesse is sinne: and the scorner is an abomination to men.”
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Proverbs 24:9 Context
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: 11If thou forbeare to deliuer them that are drawen vnto death, and those that are ready to be slaine:
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Other Translations
The thought of foolishness [is] sin: and the scorner [is] an abomination to men.
- King James Version
The devising of folly is sin, And the scoffer is an abomination to men.
- New American Standard Version (1995)
The thought of foolishness is sin; And the scoffer is an abomination to men.
- American Standard Version (1901)
The purpose of the foolish is sin: and the hater of authority is disgusting to others.
- Basic English Bible
The purpose of folly is sin, and the scorner is an abomination to men.
- Darby Bible
The thought of foolishness is sin: and the scorner is an abomination to men.
- Webster's Bible
The schemes of folly are sin. The mocker is detested by men.
- World English Bible
The thought of folly [is] sin, And an abomination to man [is] a scorner.
- Youngs Literal Bible
The thought of foolishness is sin; and the scorner is an abomination to men.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible
- King James Version
The devising of folly is sin, And the scoffer is an abomination to men.
- New American Standard Version (1995)
The thought of foolishness is sin; And the scoffer is an abomination to men.
- American Standard Version (1901)
The purpose of the foolish is sin: and the hater of authority is disgusting to others.
- Basic English Bible
The purpose of folly is sin, and the scorner is an abomination to men.
- Darby Bible
The thought of foolishness is sin: and the scorner is an abomination to men.
- Webster's Bible
The schemes of folly are sin. The mocker is detested by men.
- World English Bible
The thought of folly [is] sin, And an abomination to man [is] a scorner.
- Youngs Literal Bible
The thought of foolishness is sin; and the scorner is an abomination to men.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible
Bible commentary
Wesley's Notes for Proverbs 24:9
24:9 The thought - The very inward thought or contrivance of evil, is a sin in God's sight.