Proverbs 24:9 — Compare Translations
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English (YLT) 1898 Young's Literal Translation by Robert Young
The thought of folly [is] sin, And an abomination to man [is] a scorner.
English ASV
The thought of foolishness is sin; And the scoffer is an abomination to men.
English Amplified
The plans of the foolish and the thought of foolishness are sin, and the scoffer is an abomination to men.
English Amplified Classic Bible 1987
The plans of the foolish and the thought of foolishness are sin, and the scoffer is an abomination to men.
English Berean Standard Bible (BSB) 2025
A foolish scheme is sin, and a mocker is detestable to men.
English CSB 2017 - Christian Standard Bible
A foolish scheme is sin, and a mocker is detestable to people.
English Darby 1890 : Public Domain
The purpose of folly is sin, and the scorner is an abomination to men.
English EASY 2024
If you decide to do something foolish, that is a sin. People hate anyone who laughs at others.
English ERV 2006 - Only For Website
Such foolish plans are wrong, and people have no respect for someone who laughs at what is right. — 24 —
English ESV 2016 == The Holy Bible, English Standard Version. ESV® Text Edition: 2016. Copyright © 2001 by Crossway Bibles
The devising of folly is sin, and the scoffer is an abomination to mankind.
English GNT (Good News Translation)
Any scheme a fool thinks up is sinful. People hate a person who has nothing but scorn for others.
English God's Word - GW 1995
Foolish scheming is sinful, and a mocker is disgusting to everyone.
English HCSB 2004 - Copyrighted Only For Website
A foolish scheme is sin, and a mocker is detestable to people.
English KJV 1611
The thought of foolishness is sin: and the scorner is an abomination to men.
English LSB
The scheming of folly is sin, And the scoffer is an abomination to men.
English MEV 2014 (Modern English Version)
The devising of folly is sin, and the mocker is an abomination to men.
English NASB (New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995)
The devising of folly is sin, And the scoffer is an abomination to men.
English NASU 1989 - New American Standard Update - Only for Website
Beyond intrigue and folly and sin, it is arrogance that men find abominable.
English NET Bible - 2005 (New English Translation)
A foolish scheme is sin, and the scorner is an abomination to people.
English NIRV 1996 - Copyrighted only for Website
Foolish plans are sinful. People hate those who make fun of others.
English NIV
The schemes of folly are sin, and men detest a mocker.
English NKJ 1982
The devising of foolishness is sin, And the scoffer is an abomination to men.
English NLT
The schemes of a fool are sinful; everyone despises a mocker.
English NRSV 1989 - Only for website
The devising of folly is sin, and the scoffer is an abomination to all.
English Passion Translation Bible 2020
If you plan to do evil, it’s as wrong as doing it. And everyone detests a troublemaker.
English RSV (Revised Standard Version)
The devising of folly is sin, and the scoffer is an abomination to men.
English TL (The Living Bible) (1971)
The rebel's schemes are sinful, and the mocker is the scourge of all mankind.
English Tyndale 1537
The thought of the foolish is sin, and the scornful is an abomination unto men.