Proverbs 24:9
New International Version
The schemes of folly are sin, and people detest a mocker.

New Living Translation
The schemes of a fool are sinful; everyone detests a mocker.

English Standard Version
The devising of folly is sin, and the scoffer is an abomination to mankind.

Berean Standard Bible
A foolish scheme is sin, and a mocker is detestable to men.

King James Bible
The thought of foolishness is sin: and the scorner is an abomination to men.

New King James Version
The devising of foolishness is sin, And the scoffer is an abomination to men.

New American Standard Bible
The devising of foolishness is sin, And the scoffer is an abomination to humanity.

NASB 1995
The devising of folly is sin, And the scoffer is an abomination to men.

NASB 1977
The devising of folly is sin, And the scoffer is an abomination to men.

Legacy Standard Bible
The scheming of folly is sin, And the scoffer is an abomination to men.

Amplified Bible
The devising of folly is sin, And the scoffer is repulsive to men.

Christian Standard Bible
A foolish scheme is sin, and a mocker is detestable to people.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
A foolish scheme is sin, and a mocker is detestable to people.

American Standard Version
The thought of foolishness is sin; And the scoffer is an abomination to men.

Contemporary English Version
Everyone hates senseless fools who think up ways to sin.

English Revised Version
The thought of the foolish is sin: and the scorner is an abomination to men.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Foolish scheming is sinful, and a mocker is disgusting to everyone.

Good News Translation
Any scheme a fool thinks up is sinful. People hate a person who has nothing but scorn for others.

International Standard Version
To devise folly is sin, and people detest a scoffer.

Majority Standard Bible
A foolish scheme is sin, and a mocker is detestable to men.

NET Bible
A foolish scheme is sin, and the scorner is an abomination to people.

New Heart English Bible
The schemes of folly are sin. The mocker is detested by men.

Webster's Bible Translation
The thought of foolishness is sin: and the scorner is an abomination to men.

World English Bible
The schemes of folly are sin. The mocker is detested by men.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
The thought of folly [is] sin, "" And a scorner [is] an abomination to man.

Young's Literal Translation
The thought of folly is sin, And an abomination to man is a scorner.

Smith's Literal Translation
The purpose of folly is sin, and he mocking, an abomination to man.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
The thought of a fool is sin: and the detracter is the abomination of men.

Catholic Public Domain Version
The intention of the foolish is sin. And the detractor is an abomination among men.

New American Bible
The scheme of a fool gains no acceptance, the scoffer is an abomination to the community.

New Revised Standard Version
The devising of folly is sin, and the scoffer is an abomination to all.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
The thought of a fool is sin; and an abomination of men is evil.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
The counsel of the fool is sin; the defilement of a son of man is evil.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
The thought of foolishness is sin; And the scorner is an abomination to men.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
The fools also dies in sins; and uncleanness attaches to a pestilent man.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Do not Envy
8He who plots evil will be called a schemer. 9A foolish scheme is sin, and a mocker is detestable to men. 10If you faint in the day of distress, how small is your strength!…

Cross References
James 1:15
Then after desire has conceived, it gives birth to sin; and sin, when it is full-grown, gives birth to death.

Matthew 15:19
For out of the heart come evil thoughts, murder, adultery, sexual immorality, theft, false testimony, and slander.

Mark 7:21-23
For from within the hearts of men come evil thoughts, sexual immorality, theft, murder, adultery, / greed, wickedness, deceit, debauchery, envy, slander, arrogance, and foolishness. / All these evils come from within, and these are what defile a man.”

Romans 1:28-32
Furthermore, since they did not see fit to acknowledge God, He gave them up to a depraved mind, to do what ought not to be done. / They have become filled with every kind of wickedness, evil, greed, and depravity. They are full of envy, murder, strife, deceit, and malice. They are gossips, / slanderers, God-haters, insolent, arrogant, and boastful. They invent new forms of evil; they disobey their parents. ...

Galatians 5:19-21
The acts of the flesh are obvious: sexual immorality, impurity, and debauchery; / idolatry and sorcery; hatred, discord, jealousy, and rage; rivalries, divisions, factions, / and envy; drunkenness, orgies, and the like. I warn you, as I did before, that those who practice such things will not inherit the kingdom of God.

1 Corinthians 6:9-10
Do you not know that the wicked will not inherit the kingdom of God? Do not be deceived: Neither the sexually immoral, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor men who submit to or perform homosexual acts, / nor thieves, nor the greedy, nor drunkards, nor verbal abusers, nor swindlers, will inherit the kingdom of God.

Ephesians 5:3-5
But among you, as is proper among the saints, there must not be even a hint of sexual immorality, or of any kind of impurity, or of greed. / Nor should there be obscenity, foolish talk, or crude joking, which are out of character, but rather thanksgiving. / For of this you can be sure: No immoral, impure, or greedy person (that is, an idolater) has any inheritance in the kingdom of Christ and of God.

Colossians 3:5-6
Put to death, therefore, the components of your earthly nature: sexual immorality, impurity, lust, evil desires, and greed, which is idolatry. / Because of these, the wrath of God is coming on the sons of disobedience.

2 Timothy 3:2-5
For men will be lovers of themselves, lovers of money, boastful, arrogant, abusive, disobedient to their parents, ungrateful, unholy, / unloving, unforgiving, slanderous, without self-control, brutal, without love of good, / traitorous, reckless, conceited, lovers of pleasure rather than lovers of God, ...

Titus 3:3
For at one time we too were foolish, disobedient, misled, and enslaved to all sorts of desires and pleasures—living in malice and envy, being hated and hating one another.

Genesis 6:5
Then the LORD saw that the wickedness of man was great upon the earth, and that every inclination of the thoughts of his heart was altogether evil all the time.

Genesis 8:21
When the LORD smelled the pleasing aroma, He said in His heart, “Never again will I curse the ground because of man, even though every inclination of his heart is evil from his youth. And never again will I destroy all living creatures as I have done.

Psalm 10:4
In his pride the wicked man does not seek Him; in all his schemes there is no God.

Psalm 14:1
For the choirmaster. Of David. The fool says in his heart, “There is no God.” They are corrupt; their acts are vile. There is no one who does good.

Psalm 36:1-4
For the choirmaster. A Psalm of David, the servant of the LORD. An oracle is in my heart regarding the transgression of the wicked man: There is no fear of God before his eyes. / For his eyes are too full of conceit to detect or hate his own sin. / The words of his mouth are wicked and deceitful; he has ceased to be wise and well-doing. ...


Treasury of Scripture

The thought of foolishness is sin: and the scorner is an abomination to men.

thought

Proverbs 24:8
He that deviseth to do evil shall be called a mischievous person.

Proverbs 23:7
For as he thinketh in his heart, so is he: Eat and drink, saith he to thee; but his heart is not with thee.

Genesis 6:5
And GOD saw that the wickedness of man was great in the earth, and that every imagination of the thoughts of his heart was only evil continually.

the scorner

Proverbs 22:10
Cast out the scorner, and contention shall go out; yea, strife and reproach shall cease.

Proverbs 29:8
Scornful men bring a city into a snare: but wise men turn away wrath.

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Proverbs 24
1. Precepts and Warnings














A foolish scheme
The Hebrew word for "foolish" is "אִוֶּלֶת" (ivvelet), which often denotes not just a lack of wisdom, but a moral deficiency. In the context of Proverbs, foolishness is frequently contrasted with wisdom, which is rooted in the fear of the Lord. A "scheme" here implies a plan or device that is crafted without regard for God's righteous standards. Historically, the Israelites were warned against devising plans that were contrary to God's will, as seen in the narratives of the Old Testament where human schemes often led to downfall. This phrase serves as a reminder that any plan or thought process that does not align with divine wisdom is inherently sinful.

is sin
The Hebrew word for "sin" is "חַטָּאת" (chatta'ah), which means to miss the mark. In the biblical context, sin is not just an action but a state of being that separates humanity from God. The use of "is" indicates a definitive state, emphasizing that foolishness is not merely an error in judgment but a moral failing. This aligns with the conservative Christian understanding that sin is a pervasive condition that affects all aspects of human life and requires divine intervention for redemption.

and a mocker
The term "mocker" comes from the Hebrew "לֵץ" (lets), which refers to someone who scorns or ridicules. In the wisdom literature of the Bible, mockers are often depicted as those who reject wisdom and instruction, choosing instead to deride and belittle others. This behavior is not only socially disruptive but spiritually dangerous, as it reflects a heart that is hardened against God. The historical context of ancient Israel shows that mockers were often those who led others astray, undermining the community's moral and spiritual fabric.

is detestable
The Hebrew word "תוֹעֵבָה" (to'evah) is used here, which is often translated as "abomination." This term is used throughout the Old Testament to describe actions and attitudes that are utterly repugnant to God. The use of "detestable" underscores the severity of the mocker's sin, indicating that such behavior is not only socially unacceptable but also deeply offensive to the divine order. In a conservative Christian perspective, this highlights the importance of aligning one's attitudes and actions with God's standards to avoid falling into behaviors that are abhorrent to Him.

to men
This phrase indicates the social dimension of sin. While sin is primarily an offense against God, it also has horizontal implications, affecting relationships and community dynamics. The mocker, by their very nature, disrupts harmony and sows discord, making them detestable not only to God but also to their fellow human beings. This serves as a cautionary note that our actions and attitudes have real-world consequences, and living in accordance with God's wisdom is essential for maintaining healthy, God-honoring relationships.

(9) The thought of foolishness is sin.--Rather, Sin is the contrivance (plotting) of self-will. Sin is the "transgression of the law" of God (1John 3:4), when we desert the plain rule of duty, and plot how we can indulge our own self-will.

Verse 9. - The thought of foolishness is sin. "Sin" is the subject in this clause as "the scorner" is in the next; and what it says is that sin is the exeogitation, the contriving of folly. The stoner is the real fool, m that he does not pursue his proper end, prepares misery for himself, is blind to his best interests. The connection between sin and folly, as between wisdom and righteousness, is continually enforced throughout the book. The scorner is an abomination to men. The man who scoffs at religion and every high aim is an object of abomination to the pious, and is also a cause of evil to others, leading them to thoughts and acts which are hateful in the eyes of God. Septuagint, "The fool dieth in sins (John 8:24), and uncleanness belongeth to a pestilent man." The text here followed, as in other passages of this chapter, is quite different from the received one.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
A foolish
אִוֶּ֣לֶת (’iw·we·leṯ)
Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 200: Silliness

scheme
זִמַּ֣ת (zim·maṯ)
Noun - feminine singular construct
Strong's 2154: A plan, device, wickedness

is sin,
חַטָּ֑את (ḥaṭ·ṭāṯ)
Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 2403: An offence, its penalty, occasion, sacrifice, expiation, an offender

and a mocker
לֵֽץ׃ (lêṣ)
Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular
Strong's 3887: Ambassador, have in derision, interpreter, make a mock, mocker

is detestable
וְתוֹעֲבַ֖ת (wə·ṯō·w·‘ă·ḇaṯ)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - feminine singular construct
Strong's 8441: Something disgusting, an abhorrence, idolatry, an idol

to men.
לְאָדָ֣ם (lə·’ā·ḏām)
Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 120: Ruddy, a human being


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