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Proverbs 24:9
The schemes of folly are sin. The mocker is detested by men.
Proverbs 24:9 · World English 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 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!
12 If you say, “Behold, we didn’t know this,” doesn’t he who weighs the hearts consider it? He who keeps your soul, doesn’t he know it? Shall he not render to every man according to his work?
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