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Proverbs 24:8–9

Whoever fplans to do evil

will be called a schemer.

gThe devising1 of folly is sin,

and hthe scoffer is an abomination to mankind.

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Proverbs 24:8–9 — The New International Version (NIV)

Whoever plots evil

will be known as a schemer.

The schemes of folly are sin,

and people detest a mocker.

Proverbs 24:8–9 — King James Version (KJV 1900)

He that deviseth to do evil

Shall be called a mischievous person.

The thought of foolishness is sin:

And the scorner is an abomination to men.

Proverbs 24:8–9 — New Living Translation (NLT)

A person who plans evil

will get a reputation as a troublemaker.

The schemes of a fool are sinful;

Everyone detests a mocker.

Proverbs 24:8–9 — The New King James Version (NKJV)

He who plots to do evil

Will be called a schemer.

The devising of foolishness is sin,

And the scoffer is an abomination to men.

Proverbs 24:8–9 — New Century Version (NCV)

Whoever makes evil plans

will be known as a troublemaker.

Making foolish plans is sinful,

and making fun of wisdom is hateful.

Proverbs 24:8–9 — American Standard Version (ASV)

He that deviseth to do evil,

Men shall call him a mischief-maker.

The thought of foolishness is sin;

And the scoffer is an abomination to men.

Proverbs 24:8–9 — 1890 Darby Bible (DARBY)

He that deviseth to do evil shall be called a master of intrigues. The purpose of folly is sin, and the scorner is an abomination to men.

Proverbs 24:8–9 — GOD’S WORD Translation (GW)

Whoever plans to do evil will be known as a schemer. 

Foolish scheming is sinful, 

and a mocker is disgusting to everyone. 

Proverbs 24:8–9 — The Holman Christian Standard Bible (HCSB)

The one who plots evil

will be called a schemer.

A foolish scheme is sin,

and a mocker is detestable to people.

Proverbs 24:8–9 — The New Revised Standard Version (NRSV)

Whoever plans to do evil

will be called a mischief-maker.

The devising of folly is sin,

and the scoffer is an abomination to all.

Proverbs 24:8–9 — The Lexham English Bible (LEB)

He who plans to do evil for himself,

they will call him “master of mischief.”

Devising folly is a sin,

and an abomination to humankind is a scoffer.

Proverbs 24:8–9 — New International Reader’s Version (1998) (NIrV)

Anyone who thinks up sinful things to do

will be known as one who plans evil.

Foolish plans are sinful.

People hate those who make fun of others.

Proverbs 24:8–9 — New American Standard Bible: 1995 Update (NASB95)

One who plans to do evil,

Men will call a schemer.

The devising of folly is sin,

And the scoffer is an abomination to men.


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