9The purpose of folly is sin, and the scorner is an abomination to men.


In Context

6 For with good advice shalt thou make thy war; and in the multitude of counsellors there is safety.

7 Wisdom is too high for a fool: he will not open his mouth in the gate.

8 He that deviseth to do evil shall be called a master of intrigues.

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

10 If thou losest courage in the day of trouble, thy strength is small.

11 Deliver them that are taken forth unto death, and withdraw not from them that stagger to slaughter.

Proverbs 24:9 in Other Translations

The King James Version of the Holy Bible

24:9The thought of foolishness [is] sin: and the scorner [is] an abomination to men.

The New International Version of the Holy Bible

24:9The schemes of folly are sin, and men detest a mocker.

The Douay-Rheims Version of the Holy Bible

24:9The thought of a fool is sin: and the detracter is the abomination of men.

The American Standard Version of the Holy Bible

24:9The thought of foolishness is sin; And the scoffer is an abomination to men.

The English Revised Version of the Holy Bible

24:9The thought of the foolish is sin: and the scorner is an abomination to men.

The Webster Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

24:9The thought of foolishness is sin: and the scorner is an abomination to men.

The World English Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

24:9The schemes of folly are sin. The mocker is detested by men.

The Young's Literal Translation of the Holy Bible

24:9The thought of folly is sin, And an abomination to man is a scorner.

The American King James Version of the Holy Bible

24:9The thought of foolishness is sin: and the scorner is an abomination to men.