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Proverbs 24:9

World English Bible

The schemes of folly are sin.
The mocker is detested by men.

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Proverbs 24:9 in other translations

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

Proverbs 24:9 · American Standard Version

Proverbs 24:9 in context

  1. 7Wisdom is too high for a fool.
    He doesn’t open his mouth in the gate.
  2. 8One who plots to do evil
    will be called a schemer.
  3. 9The schemes of folly are sin.
    The mocker is detested by men.
  4. 10If you falter in the time of trouble,
    your strength is small.
  5. 11Rescue those who are being led away to death!
    Indeed, hold back those who are staggering to the slaughter!