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translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/proverbs/24.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />Whoever plots evil will be known as a schemer.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/proverbs/24.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />A person who plans evil will get a reputation as a troublemaker.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/proverbs/24.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />Whoever plans to do evil will be called a schemer.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/proverbs/24.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />He who plots evil will be called a schemer.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/proverbs/24.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />He that deviseth to do evil shall be called a mischievous person.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/proverbs/24.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />He who plots to do evil Will be called a schemer.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/proverbs/24.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />One who plans to do evil, <i>People</i> will call a schemer.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/proverbs/24.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />One who plans to do evil, Men will call a schemer.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/proverbs/24.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />He who plans to do evil, Men will call him a schemer.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/proverbs/24.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />One who deliberately thinks to do evil, Men will call a schemer.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/proverbs/24.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />He who plans to do evil Will be called a schemer <i>or</i> deviser of evil.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/proverbs/24.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />The one who plots evil will be called a schemer.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/proverbs/24.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />The one who plots evil will be called a schemer. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/proverbs/24.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />He that deviseth to do evil, Men shall call him a mischief-maker.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/proverbs/24.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />No one but troublemakers think up trouble. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/proverbs/24.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />He that deviseth to do evil, men shall call him a mischievous person.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/proverbs/24.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Whoever plans to do evil will be known as a schemer.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/proverbs/24.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />If you are always planning evil, you will earn a reputation as a troublemaker. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/proverbs/24.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />The person who plans on doing evil will be called a schemer.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/proverbs/24.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />He who plots evil will be called a schemer.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/proverbs/24.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />The one who plans to do evil will be called a scheming person. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/proverbs/24.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />One who plots to do evil will be called a schemer.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/proverbs/24.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />He that deviseth to do evil shall be called a mischievous person.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/proverbs/24.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />One who plots to do evil will be called a schemer. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/proverbs/24.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />Whoever is devising to do evil, "" They call him a master of wicked thoughts.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/proverbs/24.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> Whoso is devising to do evil, Him they call a master of wicked thoughts.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/proverbs/24.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />He purposing to do evil for himself shall be called the master of mischief.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/proverbs/24.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />He that deviseth to do evils, shall be called a fool. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/proverbs/24.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />Whoever intends to do evil shall be called foolish.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/proverbs/24.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />As they calculate how to do evil, people brand them troublemakers. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/proverbs/24.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Whoever plans to do evil will be called a mischief-maker.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/proverbs/24.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />He who devises to do evil shall be called a mischievous person.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/proverbs/24.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />He that devises to do evil is called an evil man.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/proverbs/24.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />He that deviseth to do evil, Men shall call him a mischievous person.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/proverbs/24.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />but deliberate in council. Death befalls uninstructed <i>men</i>.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/proverbs/24-8.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/kpUA5ZltBeQ?start=4868" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/proverbs/24.htm">Do not Envy</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">7</span>Wisdom is too high for a fool; he does not open his mouth in the meeting place. <span class="reftext">8</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/2803.htm" title="2803: mə·ḥaš·šêḇ (V-Piel-Prtcpl-ms) -- To think, account. ">He who plots</a> <a href="/hebrew/7489.htm" title="7489: lə·hā·rê·a‘ (Prep-l:: V-Hifil-Inf) -- A primitive root; properly, to spoil; figuratively, to make good for nothing, i.e. Bad.">evil</a> <a href="/hebrew/lōw (Prep:: 3ms) -- "></a> <a href="/hebrew/7121.htm" title="7121: yiq·rā·’ū (V-Qal-Imperf-3mp) -- To call, proclaim, read. A primitive root; to call out to.">will be called</a> <a href="/hebrew/1167.htm" title="1167: ba·‘al- (N-msc) -- Owner, lord. From ba'al; a master; hence, a husband, or owner.">a schemer.</a> <a href="/hebrew/4209.htm" title="4209: mə·zim·mō·wṯ (N-fp) -- Purpose, discretion, device. From zamam; a plan, usually evil, sometimes good."></a> </span><span class="reftext">9</span>A foolish scheme is sin, and a mocker is detestable to men.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/36-4.htm">Psalm 36:4</a></span><br />Even on his bed he plots wickedness; he sets himself on a path that is not good; he fails to reject evil.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/micah/2-1.htm">Micah 2:1</a></span><br />Woe to those who devise iniquity and plot evil on their beds! At morning’s light they accomplish it because the power is in their hands.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/32-7.htm">Isaiah 32:7</a></span><br />The weapons of the scoundrel are destructive; he hatches plots to destroy the poor with lies, even when the plea of the needy is just.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/18-12.htm">Jeremiah 18:12</a></span><br />But they will reply, ‘It is hopeless. We will follow our own plans, and each of us will act according to the stubbornness of his evil heart.’”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/6-5.htm">Genesis 6:5</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/job/15-35.htm">Job 15:35</a></span><br />They conceive trouble and give birth to evil; their womb is pregnant with deceit.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/10-2.htm">Psalm 10:2</a></span><br />In pride the wicked pursue the needy; let them be caught in the schemes they devise.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/59-7.htm">Isaiah 59:7</a></span><br />Their feet run to evil; they are swift to shed innocent blood. Their thoughts are sinful thoughts; ruin and destruction lie in their wake.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/4-22.htm">Jeremiah 4:22</a></span><br />“For My people are fools; they have not known Me. They are foolish children, without understanding. They are skilled in doing evil, but they know not how to do good.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hosea/7-15.htm">Hosea 7:15</a></span><br />Although I trained and strengthened their arms, they plot evil against Me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/15-19.htm">Matthew 15:19</a></span><br />For out of the heart come evil thoughts, murder, adultery, sexual immorality, theft, false testimony, and slander.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/mark/7-21.htm">Mark 7:21-23</a></span><br />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.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/1-30.htm">Romans 1:30</a></span><br />slanderers, God-haters, insolent, arrogant, and boastful. They invent new forms of evil; they disobey their parents.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/3-12.htm">Romans 3:12</a></span><br />All have turned away, they have together become worthless; there is no one who does good, not even one.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_corinthians/10-5.htm">2 Corinthians 10:5</a></span><br />We demolish arguments and every presumption set up against the knowledge of God; and we take captive every thought to make it obedient to Christ.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">He that devises to do evil shall be called a mischievous person.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/proverbs/24-2.htm">Proverbs 24:2,9</a></b></br> For their heart studieth destruction, and their lips talk of mischief… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/proverbs/6-14.htm">Proverbs 6:14,18</a></b></br> Frowardness <i>is</i> in his heart, he deviseth mischief continually; he soweth discord… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/proverbs/14-22.htm">Proverbs 14:22</a></b></br> Do they not err that devise evil? but mercy and truth <i>shall be</i> to them that devise good.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/proverbs/20-14.htm">Bad</a> <a href="/proverbs/19-21.htm">Designs</a> <a href="/proverbs/16-27.htm">Deviseth</a> <a href="/proverbs/14-22.htm">Devising</a> <a href="/proverbs/24-1.htm">Evil</a> <a href="/psalms/5-10.htm">Intrigues</a> <a href="/proverbs/18-9.htm">Master</a> <a href="/1_peter/4-15.htm">Mischief-Maker</a> <a href="/proverbs/17-4.htm">Mischievous</a> <a href="/proverbs/24-6.htm">Plans</a> <a href="/proverbs/16-27.htm">Plots</a> <a href="/proverbs/24-2.htm">Purposes</a> <a href="/job/5-5.htm">Schemer</a> <a href="/proverbs/23-16.htm">Thoughts</a> <a href="/proverbs/24-1.htm">Wicked</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/proverbs/25-10.htm">Bad</a> <a href="/proverbs/30-32.htm">Designs</a> <a href="/isaiah/32-7.htm">Deviseth</a> <a href="/proverbs/24-9.htm">Devising</a> <a href="/proverbs/24-16.htm">Evil</a> <a href="/galatians/5-20.htm">Intrigues</a> <a href="/proverbs/25-13.htm">Master</a> <a href="/1_peter/4-15.htm">Mischief-Maker</a> <a href="/ecclesiastes/10-13.htm">Mischievous</a> <a href="/isaiah/19-3.htm">Plans</a> <a href="/isaiah/25-11.htm">Plots</a> <a href="/isaiah/19-10.htm">Purposes</a> <a href="/job/5-5.htm">Schemer</a> <a href="/ecclesiastes/2-12.htm">Thoughts</a> <a href="/proverbs/24-15.htm">Wicked</a><div class="vheading2">Proverbs 24</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/proverbs/24-1.htm">Precepts and Warnings</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/proverbs/24.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/proverbs/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/proverbs/24.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>He who plots evil</b><br>This phrase highlights the intentional and premeditated nature of wrongdoing. In biblical context, plotting evil is often associated with the wicked, as seen in <a href="/psalms/36-4.htm">Psalm 36:4</a>, where the wicked devise mischief on their beds. The heart's intent is crucial in Scripture, as seen in <a href="/jeremiah/17-9.htm">Jeremiah 17:9</a>, which describes the heart as deceitful. The cultural context of ancient Israel emphasized community harmony, and plotting evil would disrupt societal peace. This phrase warns against the internal deliberation of sin, which contrasts with the call to meditate on God's law (<a href="/psalms/1-2.htm">Psalm 1:2</a>).<p><b>will be called a schemer.</b><br>Being labeled a schemer indicates a reputation for deceit and manipulation. In biblical times, names and titles carried significant weight, reflecting one's character and actions. <a href="/proverbs/6-16.htm">Proverbs 6:16-19</a> lists a heart that devises wicked schemes as something the Lord detests. The term "schemer" suggests a person who is not only involved in evil but is also known for it, impacting their standing in the community. This aligns with the broader biblical theme that one's actions and intentions will ultimately be revealed and judged, as seen in <a href="/ecclesiastes/12-14.htm">Ecclesiastes 12:14</a>. The warning here is clear: those who engage in deceitful planning will be recognized and remembered for their wrongdoing, contrasting with the righteous who are called to be peacemakers (<a href="/matthew/5-9.htm">Matthew 5:9</a>).<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_schemer.htm">The Schemer</a></b><br>This refers to an individual who devises or plans evil. In the context of Proverbs, this person is often contrasted with the wise and righteous.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_community.htm">The Community</a></b><br>The verse implies a societal recognition and labeling of the schemer, indicating a communal awareness and judgment of evil actions.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_wise.htm">The Wise</a></b><br>Throughout Proverbs, the wise are those who live in accordance with God's principles, often serving as a contrast to the schemer.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_context_of_proverbs.htm">The Context of Proverbs</a></b><br>Proverbs is a book of wisdom literature in the Old Testament, traditionally attributed to Solomon, offering practical guidance for righteous living.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_hebrew_term_zamem.htm">The Hebrew Term Zamem</a></b><br>The Hebrew root (zamam) means to plan or devise, often with a negative connotation of plotting evil.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_nature_of_scheming.htm">The Nature of Scheming</a></b><br>Scheming is a deliberate act of planning evil, which is condemned in Scripture. It reflects a heart that is not aligned with God's righteousness.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/community_accountability.htm">Community Accountability</a></b><br>The verse implies that communities recognize and label those who plot evil. This suggests the importance of communal standards and accountability.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/contrast_with_wisdom.htm">Contrast with Wisdom</a></b><br>Proverbs consistently contrasts the schemer with the wise. Wisdom involves seeking God's will and living righteously, avoiding the path of the schemer.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/guarding_the_heart.htm">Guarding the Heart</a></b><br>Believers are called to guard their hearts against evil thoughts and intentions, aligning their desires with God's will.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/d/divine_justice.htm">Divine Justice</a></b><br>While schemers may seem successful temporarily, God's justice ultimately prevails. Believers can trust in God's righteous judgment.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_proverbs_24.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Proverbs 24</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_does_the_bible_say_on_recompense.htm">What does the Bible say about recompense?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/repay_evil_with_evil.htm">Should we repay evil with evil? (Proverbs 24:29 vs. Romans 12:17)</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_do_devout_people_face_injustice.htm">Proverbs 2:8 promises God will protect His faithful--why, then, do many devout people face injustice or calamity?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_defines_the_heart.htm">What defines the heart?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/proverbs/24.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 8.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">He that deviseth to do evil.</span> He who shows a certain kind of misapplied cleverness (in contrast to the true wisdom) in planning and pursuing evil schemes. <span class="cmt_word">Shall be called.</span> Defined and explained, as <a href="/proverbs/16-21.htm">Proverbs 16:21</a> (comp. <a href="/proverbs/21-24.htm">Proverbs 21:24</a>). <span class="cmt_word">A mischievous person;</span> literally, <span class="accented">lord of mischief; i</span>.<span class="accented">e</span>. owner, possessor of mischief. One must not be led by such a man's apparent astuteness to attribute; to him wisdom; he is an impostor, a mere intriguer, who is sure to be exposed ere long. Septuagint, "Death befalls the undisciplined." <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/proverbs/24-8.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">He who plots</span><br /><span class="heb">מְחַשֵּׁ֥ב</span> <span class="translit">(mə·ḥaš·šêḇ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Piel - Participle - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2803.htm">Strong's 2803: </a> </span><span class="str2">To think, account</span><br /><br /><span class="word">evil</span><br /><span class="heb">לְהָרֵ֑עַ</span> <span class="translit">(lə·hā·rê·a‘)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | Verb - Hifil - Infinitive construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7489.htm">Strong's 7489: </a> </span><span class="str2">To spoil, to make, good for, nothing, bad</span><br /><br /><span class="word">will be called</span><br /><span class="heb">יִקְרָֽאוּ׃</span> <span class="translit">(yiq·rā·’ū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7121.htm">Strong's 7121: </a> </span><span class="str2">To call, proclaim, read</span><br /><br /><span class="word">a schemer.</span><br /><span class="heb">בַּֽעַל־</span> <span class="translit">(ba·‘al-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1167.htm">Strong's 1167: </a> </span><span class="str2">A master, a husband, owner</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/proverbs/24-8.htm">Proverbs 24:8 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/proverbs/24-8.htm">Proverbs 24:8 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/proverbs/24-8.htm">Proverbs 24:8 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/proverbs/24-8.htm">Proverbs 24:8 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/proverbs/24-8.htm">Proverbs 24:8 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/proverbs/24-8.htm">Proverbs 24:8 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/proverbs/24-8.htm">Proverbs 24:8 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/proverbs/24-8.htm">Proverbs 24:8 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/proverbs/24-8.htm">Proverbs 24:8 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/proverbs/24-8.htm">Proverbs 24:8 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/proverbs/24-8.htm">OT Poetry: Proverbs 24:8 One who plots to do evil will (Prov. 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