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


In Context

6 for by wise guidance you wage your war; and victory is in many advisors.

7 Wisdom is too high for a fool: he doesn't open his mouth in the gate.

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

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

10 If you falter in the time of trouble, your strength is small.

11 Rescue those who are being led away to death! Indeed, hold back those who are staggering to the 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 Darby Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

24:9The purpose of folly is sin, and the scorner 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 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.