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


In Context

5 A wise man is strong; yea, a man of knowledge increaseth might.

6 For by wise guidance thou shalt make thy war: and in the multitude of counsellors there is safety.

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

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

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

10 If thou faint in the day of adversity, thy strength is small.

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 Douay-Rheims Version of the Holy Bible

24:8He that deviseth to do evils, shall be called a fool.

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 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.