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Proverbs 24:8

He that deviseth to do evil shall be called a mischievous person.
Proverbs 24:8 · King James Version

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.

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