Proverbs 24:7–9
Proverbs 24:7–9 — The New International Version (NIV)
7 Wisdom is too high for fools;
in the assembly at the gate they must not open their mouths.
8 Whoever plots evil
will be known as a schemer.
9 The schemes of folly are sin,
and people detest a mocker.
Proverbs 24:7–9 — English Standard Version (ESV)
7 Wisdom is too high for a fool;
in the gate he does not open his mouth.
8 Whoever plans to do evil
will be called a schemer.
9 The devising of folly is sin,
and the scoffer is an abomination to mankind.
Proverbs 24:7–9 — King James Version (KJV 1900)
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.
Proverbs 24:7–9 — New Living Translation (NLT)
7 Wisdom is too lofty for fools.
Among leaders at the city gate, they have nothing to say.
8 A person who plans evil
will get a reputation as a troublemaker.
9 The schemes of a fool are sinful;
Everyone detests a mocker.
Proverbs 24:7–9 — The New King James Version (NKJV)
7 Wisdom is too lofty for a fool;
He does not open his mouth in the gate.
8 He who plots to do evil
Will be called a schemer.
9 The devising of foolishness is sin,
And the scoffer is an abomination to men.
Proverbs 24:7–9 — New Century Version (NCV)
7 Foolish people cannot understand wisdom.
They have nothing to say in a discussion.
8 Whoever makes evil plans
will be known as a troublemaker.
9 Making foolish plans is sinful,
and making fun of wisdom is hateful.
Proverbs 24:7–9 — American Standard Version (ASV)
7 Wisdom is too high for a fool:
He openeth not his mouth in the gate.
8 He that deviseth to do evil,
Men shall call him a mischief-maker.
9 The thought of foolishness is sin;
And the scoffer is an abomination to men.
Proverbs 24:7–9 — 1890 Darby Bible (DARBY)
7 Wisdom is too high for a fool: he will not open his mouth in the gate. 8 He that deviseth to do evil shall be called a master of intrigues. 9 The purpose of folly is sin, and the scorner is an abomination to men.
Proverbs 24:7–9 — GOD’S WORD Translation (GW)
7 Matters of wisdom are beyond the grasp of a stubborn fool.
At the city gate he does not open his mouth.
8 Whoever plans to do evil will be known as a schemer.
9 Foolish scheming is sinful,
and a mocker is disgusting to everyone.
Proverbs 24:7–9 — The Holman Christian Standard Bible (HCSB)
7 Wisdom is inaccessible to a fool;
he does not open his mouth at the gate.
8 The one who plots evil
will be called a schemer.
9 A foolish scheme is sin,
and a mocker is detestable to people.
Proverbs 24:7–9 — The New Revised Standard Version (NRSV)
7 Wisdom is too high for fools;
in the gate they do not open their mouths.
8 Whoever plans to do evil
will be called a mischief-maker.
9 The devising of folly is sin,
and the scoffer is an abomination to all.
Proverbs 24:7–9 — The Lexham English Bible (LEB)
7 Wisdom is too high for fools;
at the gate he will not open his mouth.
8 He who plans to do evil for himself,
they will call him “master of mischief.”
9 Devising folly is a sin,
and an abomination to humankind is a scoffer.
Proverbs 24:7–9 — New International Reader’s Version (1998) (NIrV)
7 Wisdom is too high for anyone who is foolish.
He has nothing to say when people meet at the city gate to conduct business.
8 Anyone who thinks up sinful things to do
will be known as one who plans evil.
9 Foolish plans are sinful.
People hate those who make fun of others.