Proverbs 24:9
A foolish plan is sin 1 and men despise a mocker. 1
Unlocked Literal Bible
In The King James Version
The thought of foolishness is sin: and the scorner is an abomination to men.
In Context
8There is one who plans to do evil— 1 people call him a master of schemes. 1
10If you become weak with fear in the day of trouble, 1 then your strength is small. 1
Cross References
Genesis 8:21Yahweh smelled the pleasing aroma and said in his heart, “I will not again curse the ground because of mankind, even though the intentions of their hearts is evil from childhood. Nor will I again destroy everything living, as I have done. 1
Proverbs 22:10Drive away the mocker, and out goes strife; 1 disputes and insults will cease. 1
Proverbs 24:8There is one who plans to do evil— 1 people call him a master of schemes. 1
Isaiah 55:7Let the wicked leave his path, and the man of sin his thoughts. 1 Let him return to Yahweh, and he will pity him, and to our God, who will abundantly forgive him. 1
Matthew 5:28But I say to you that everyone who looks on a woman to lust after her has already committed adultery with her in his heart.
Matthew 15:19For from the heart proceed evil thoughts, murder, adultery, sexual immorality, theft, false witness, and slander.
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 →