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Proverbs 24:9
The thought of a fool is sin: and the detractor is the abomination of men.
Proverbs 24:9 · Douay-Rheims Bible (Challoner)
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Proverbs 24:9 in other translations
The thought of foolishness is sin: and the scorner is an abomination to men.
A foolish scheme is sin, and a mocker is detestable to men.
The schemes of folly are sin. The mocker is detested by men.
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In context
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 detractor is the abomination of men.
10 If thou lose hope, being weary in the day of distress, thy strength shall be diminished.
11 Deliver them that are led to death: and those that are drawn to death, forbear not to deliver.
12 If thou say: I have not strength enough: he that seeth into the heart, he understandeth, and nothing deceiveth the keeper of thy soul, and he shall render to a man according to his works.
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