Proverbs 24:8
He that deviseth to do evil shall be called a mischievous person.
In other versions
He that deviseth to do evil, Men shall call him a mischief-maker.
ASV
He whose purposes are bad will be named a man of evil designs.
BBE
He that deviseth to do evil shall be called a master of intrigues.
DBY
One who plots to do evil Will be called a schemer.
WEB
Whoso is devising to do evil, Him they call a master of wicked thoughts.
YLT
He that devises to do evil shall be called a mischievous person.
ENG
He that deviseth to do evil shall be called a mischievous person.
WBT
He who plots evil will be called a schemer.
BSB
In context
6For by wise counsel thou shalt make thy war: and in multitude of counsellors there is safety.
7Wisdom is too high for a fool: he openeth not his mouth in the gate.
8He that deviseth to do evil shall be called a mischievous person.
9The thought of foolishness is sin: and the scorner is an abomination to men.
10If thou faint in the day of adversity, thy strength is small.
