Old Testament · SCRIPTURE
Proverbs 24:9
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Berean Standard Bible
A foolish scheme is sin, and a mocker is detestable to men.
King James Version
The thought of foolishness [is] sin: and the scorner [is] an abomination to men.
World English Bible
The schemes of folly are sin. The mocker is detested by men.
American Standard Version
The thought of foolishness is sin; And the scoffer is an abomination to men.
Berean Literal Bible
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READ IN CONTEXT · BSB
Proverbs 24
7 Wisdom is too high for a fool; he does not open his mouth in the meeting place.
8 He who plots evil will be called a schemer.
9 A foolish scheme is sin, and a mocker is detestable to men.
10 If you faint in the day of distress, how small is your strength!
11 Rescue those being led away to death, and restrain those stumbling toward the slaughter.
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