Proverbs 24:9
The purpose of the foolish is sin: and the hater of authority is disgusting to others.
Bible in Basic English
In The King James Version
The thought of foolishness is sin: and the scorner is an abomination to men.
In Context
8He whose purposes are bad will be named a man of evil designs.
10If you give way in the day of trouble, your strength is small.
Cross References
Genesis 8:21And when the sweet smell came up to the Lord, he said in his heart, I will not again put a curse on the earth because of man, for the thoughts of man's heart are evil from his earliest days; never again will I send destruction on all living things as I have done.
Proverbs 22:10Send away the man of pride, and argument will go out; truly fighting and shame will come to an end.
Proverbs 24:8He whose purposes are bad will be named a man of evil designs.
Isaiah 55:7Let the sinner give up his way, and the evil-doer his purpose: and let him come back to the Lord, and he will have mercy on him; and to our God, for there is full forgiveness with him.
Matthew 5:28But I say to you that everyone whose eyes are turned on a woman with desire has had connection with her in his heart.
Matthew 15:19For out of the heart come evil thoughts, the taking of life, broken faith between the married, unclean desires of the flesh, taking of property, false witness, bitter words:
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 24:8-10
The Malicious and the Scornful. 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. Here is the description, 1. Of a weak man: Wisdom is too high for him; he thinks it so, and therefore, despairing to attain it, he will take no pains in the pursuit of it, but sit down content without it. And really it is so; he has not capacity for it, and therefore… Read the whole commentary →