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Proverbs 24:9
The purpose of folly, is sin, and, an abomination to mankind, is a buffoon.
Proverbs 24:9 · Rotherham Emphasised 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.
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 Surely, with concerted measures, shalt thou make for thyself war, and, success, lieth in the greatness of the counsellor.
7 Unattainable to a foolish man, are the dictates of wisdom, in the gate, he openeth not his mouth.
8 He that deviseth to do mischief, him, shall men call, a master of plots.
9 The purpose of folly, is sin, and, an abomination to mankind, is a buffoon.
10 Thou hast been slothful in the day of straitness, Strait, is thy strength.
11 Deliver thou such as are being led forth to death, and, them who are tottering to slaughter, oh that thou wouldst hold back!
12 Though thou say, Lo! we knew not this, Shall not, he that proveth hearts, himself, discern? And, he that formeth thy soul, himself, know? and bring back to a son of earth according to his deed?
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