8He that deviseth to do evils, shall be called a fool.


In Context

5 A wise man is strong: and a knowing man, stout and valiant.

6 Because war is managed by due ordering: and there shall be safety where there are many counsels.

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

8 He that deviseth to do evils, shall be called a fool.

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

10 If thou lose hope being weary in the day of distress, thy strength shall be diminished.

Proverbs 24:8 in Other Translations

The King James Version of the Holy Bible

24:8He that deviseth to do evil shall be called a mischievous person.

The New International Version of the Holy Bible

24:8He who plots evil will be known as a schemer.

The American Standard Version of the Holy Bible

24:8He that deviseth to do evil, Men shall call him a mischief-maker.

The Darby Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

24:8He that deviseth to do evil shall be called a master of intrigues.

The English Revised Version of the Holy Bible

24:8He that deviseth to do evil, men shall call him a mischievous person.

The Webster Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

24:8He that deviseth to do evil shall be called a mischievous person.

The World English Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

24:8One who plots to do evil will be called a schemer.

The Young's Literal Translation of the Holy Bible

24:8Whoso is devising to do evil, Him they call a master of wicked thoughts.

The American King James Version of the Holy Bible

24:8He that devises to do evil shall be called a mischievous person.