Proverbs 24:9
9 The schemes of folly are sin, and people detest a mocker.
Other Translations of Proverbs 24:9
King James Version
9 The thought of foolishness is sin: and the scorner is an abomination to men.
English Standard Version
9 The devising
The Message
9 Fools incubate sin; cynics desecrate beauty. Rescue the Perishing
New King James Version
9 The devising of foolishness is sin, And the scoffer is an abomination to men.
New Living Translation
9 The schemes of a fool are sinful; everyone detests a mocker.
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Matthew Henry's Commentary on Proverbs 24:9
Commentary on Proverbs 24:7-9
(Read Proverbs 24:7-9)
A weak man thinks wisdom is too high for him, therefore he will take no pains for it. It is bad to do evil, but worse to devise it. Even the first risings of sin in the heart are sin, and must be repented of. Those that strive to make others hateful, make themselves so.