Proverbs 14:9 · KJV
“Fools make a mock at sin: but among the righteous {there is} favour.”
— Proverbs 14:9
The wisdom of the prudent {is} to understand his way: but the folly of fools {is} deceit.
The heart knoweth his own bitterness; and a stranger doth not intermeddle with his joy. {his own...: Heb. the bitterness of his soul}
Proverbs 14 — Context
Go from the presence of a foolish man, when thou perceivest not {in him} the lips of knowledge.
8The wisdom of the prudent {is} to understand his way: but the folly of fools {is} deceit.
9Fools make a mock at sin: but among the righteous {there is} favour.
10The heart knoweth his own bitterness; and a stranger doth not intermeddle with his joy. {his own...: Heb. the bitterness of his soul}
11The house of the wicked shall be overthrown: but the tabernacle of the upright shall flourish.
Cross References
Proverbs 26:18-19
As a mad {man} who casteth firebrands, arrows, and death, {firebrands: Heb. flames, or, sparks}
Romans 14:17-18
For the kingdom of God is not meat and drink; but righteousness, and peace, and joy in the Holy Ghost.
Proverbs 10:23
{It is} as sport to a fool to do mischief: but a man of understanding hath wisdom.
Proverbs 30:20
Such {is} the way of an adulterous woman; she eateth, and wipeth her mouth, and saith, I have done no wickedness.
Proverbs 13:15
Good understanding giveth favour: but the way of transgressors {is} hard.
Proverbs 8:35
For whoso findeth me findeth life, and shall obtain favour of the LORD. {obtain: Heb. bring forth}
Proverbs 12:2
A good {man} obtaineth favour of the LORD: but a man of wicked devices will he condemn.
Proverbs 3:4
So shalt thou find favour and good understanding in the sight of God and man. {good...: or, good success}