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Proverbs 24:9

The thought of foolishness [is] sin: and the scorner [is] an abomination to men.

Proverbs 24:9 · Webster Bible

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Proverbs 24:9 in other translations

KJV King James Version

The thought of foolishness is sin: and the scorner is an abomination to men.

BSB Berean Standard Bible

A foolish scheme is sin, and a mocker is detestable to men.

WEB World English Bible

The schemes of folly are sin. The mocker is detested by men.

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In context

6 For by wise counsel thou shalt make thy war: and in multitude of counselors [there is] safety.

7 Wisdom [is] too high for a fool: he openeth not his mouth in the gate.

8 He that deviseth to do evil shall be called a mischievous person.

9 The thought of foolishness [is] sin: and the scorner [is] an abomination to men.

10 [If] thou faintest in the day of adversity, thy strength [is] small.

11 If thou forbearest to deliver [them that are] drawn to death, and [those that are] ready to be slain;

12 If thou sayest, Behold, we knew it not; doth not he that pondereth the heart consider [it]? and he that keepeth thy soul, doth [not] he know [it]? and will [not] he render to [every] man according to his works?

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