Proverbs 24:9
The wicked thought of a foole is sinne, and the scorner is an abomination vnto men.
Geneva Bible 1599
In The King James Version
The thought of foolishness is sin: and the scorner is an abomination to men.
In Context
8Hee that imagineth to doe euill, men shall call him an autour of wickednes.
10If thou bee faint in the day of aduersitie, thy strength is small.
Cross References
Genesis 8:21And the Lord smellled a sauour of rest, and the Lord said in his heart, I will hencefoorth curse the ground no more for mans cause: for the imagination of mans heart is euill, euen from his youth: neither will I smite any more all things liuing, as I haue done.
Proverbs 22:10Cast out the scorner, and strife shall go out: so contention and reproche shall cease.
Proverbs 24:8Hee that imagineth to doe euill, men shall call him an autour of wickednes.
Isaiah 55:7Let the wicked forsake his wayes, and the vnrighteous his owne imaginations, and returne vnto the Lord, and he wil haue mercy vpon him: and to our God, for hee is very ready to forgiue.
Matthew 5:28But I say vnto you, that whosoeuer looketh on a woman to lust after her, hath committed adulterie with her already in his heart.
Matthew 15:19For out of the heart come euil thoughts, murders, adulteries, fornications, thefts, false testimonies, slaunders.
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 →