Proverbs 24:9 · KJV
“The thought of foolishness {is} sin: and the scorner {is} an abomination to men.”
— Proverbs 24:9
He that deviseth to do evil shall be called a mischievous person.
{If} thou faint in the day of adversity, thy strength {is} small. {small: Heb. narrow}
Proverbs 24 — Context
Wisdom {is} too high for a fool: he openeth not his mouth in the gate.
8He that deviseth to do evil shall be called a mischievous person.
9The thought of foolishness {is} sin: and the scorner {is} an abomination to men.
10{If} thou faint in the day of adversity, thy strength {is} small. {small: Heb. narrow}
11If thou forbear to deliver {them that are} drawn unto death, and {those that are} ready to be slain;
Cross References
Matthew 15:19
For out of the heart proceed evil thoughts, murders, adulteries, fornications, thefts, false witness, blasphemies:
Isaiah 55:7
Let the wicked forsake his way, and the unrighteous man his thoughts: and let him return unto the LORD, and he will have mercy upon him; and to our God, for he will abundantly pardon. {the unrighteous...: Heb. the man of iniquity} {abundantly...: Heb. multiply to pardon}
2 Corinthians 10:5
Casting down imaginations, and every high thing that exalteth itself against the knowledge of God, and bringing into captivity every thought to the obedience of Christ; {imaginations: or, reasonings}
Acts 8:22
Repent therefore of this thy wickedness, and pray God, if perhaps the thought of thine heart may be forgiven thee.
Proverbs 29:8
Scornful men bring a city into a snare: but wise {men} turn away wrath. {bring...: or, set a city on fire}
Matthew 9:4
And Jesus knowing their thoughts said, Wherefore think ye evil in your hearts?
Proverbs 24:8
He that deviseth to do evil shall be called a mischievous person.
Matthew 5:28
But I say unto you, That whosoever looketh on a woman to lust after her hath committed adultery with her already in his heart.