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Proverbs 24:9
A foolish scheme is sin, and a mocker is detestable to men.
Proverbs 24:9 · Berean Standard Bible
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Proverbs 24:9 in other translations
The thought of foolishness is sin: and the scorner is an abomination to men.
The schemes of folly are sin. The mocker is detested by men.
The schemes of folly are sin. The mocker is detested by men.
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In context
6 Only with sound guidance should you wage war, and victory lies in a multitude of counselors.
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.
12 If you say, “Behold, we did not know about this,” does not He who weighs hearts consider it? Does not the One who guards your life know? Will He not repay a man according to his deeds?
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