Proverbs 14:9

“Fools make a mock at sin: but among the righteous there is favour.”

King James Version (KJV)

Other Translations

Fooles make a mocke at sinne: but among the righteous there is fauour.
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan

Fools mock at sin, But among the upright there is good will.
- New American Standard Version (1995)

A trespass-offering mocketh fools; But among the upright there is good will.
- American Standard Version (1901)

In the tents of those hating authority there is error, but in the house of the upright man there is grace.
- Basic English Bible

Fools make a mock at trespass; but for the upright there is favour.
- Darby Bible

Fools make a mock at sin: but among the righteous there is favor.
- Webster's Bible

Fools mock at making atonement for sins, but among the upright there is good will.
- World English Bible

Fools mock at a guilt-offering, And among the upright -- a pleasing thing.
- Youngs Literal Bible

Amends pleadeth for fools; but among the upright there is good will.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible

Bible commentary

Wesley's Notes for Proverbs 14:9


14:9 Favour - They find favour both with God and men.


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