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Proverbs 14:9

Fools make a mock at sin: but among the righteous there is favour.
Proverbs 14:9 · King James Version

In other versions

  • A trespass-offering mocketh fools; But among the upright there is good will.

    ASV

  • In the tents of those hating authority there is error, but in the house of the upright man there is grace.

    BBE

  • Fools make a mock at trespass; but for the upright there is favour.

    DBY

  • Fools mock at making atonement for sins, But among the upright there is good will.

    WEB

  • Fools mock at a guilt-offering, And among the upright -- a pleasing thing.

    YLT

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

    ENG

  • Fools make a mock at sin: but among the righteous there is favor.

    WBT

  • Fools mock the making of amends, but goodwill is found among the upright.

    BSB

In context

7Go from the presence of a foolish man, when thou perceivest not in him the lips of knowledge.

8The wisdom of the prudent is to understand his way: but the folly of fools is deceit.

9Fools make a mock at sin: but among the righteous there is favour.

10The heart knoweth his own bitterness; and a stranger doth not intermeddle with his joy.

11The house of the wicked shall be overthrown: but the tabernacle of the upright shall flourish.

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