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Proverbs 24:9

The thought of foolishness is sin: and the scorner is an abomination to men.
Proverbs 24:9 · King James Version

In other versions

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

    ASV

  • The purpose of the foolish is sin: and the hater of authority is disgusting to others.

    BBE

  • The purpose of folly is sin, and the scorner is an abomination to men.

    DBY

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

    WEB

  • The thought of folly `is' sin, And an abomination to man `is' a scorner.

    YLT

  • The thought of foolishness is sin: and the scorner is an abomination to men.

    ENG

  • The thought of foolishness is sin: and the scorner is an abomination to men.

    WBT

  • A foolish scheme is sin, and a mocker is detestable to men.

    BSB

In context

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.

11If thou forbear to deliver them that are drawn unto death, and those that are ready to be slain;

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