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everyone detests a mocker.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/proverbs/24.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />The devising of folly is sin, and the scoffer is an abomination to mankind.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/proverbs/24.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />A foolish scheme is sin, and a mocker is detestable to men.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/proverbs/24.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />The thought of foolishness <i>is</i> sin: and the scorner <i>is</i> an abomination to men.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/proverbs/24.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />The devising of foolishness <i>is</i> sin, And the scoffer <i>is</i> an abomination to men.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/proverbs/24.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />The devising of foolishness is sin, And the scoffer is an abomination to humanity.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/proverbs/24.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />The devising of folly is sin, And the scoffer is an abomination to men.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/proverbs/24.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />The devising of folly is sin, And the scoffer is an abomination to men.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/proverbs/24.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />The scheming of folly is sin, And the scoffer is an abomination to men.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/proverbs/24.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />The devising of folly is sin, And the scoffer is repulsive to men.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/proverbs/24.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />A foolish scheme is sin, and a mocker is detestable to people.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/proverbs/24.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />A foolish scheme is sin, and a mocker is detestable to people. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/proverbs/24.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />The thought of foolishness is sin; And the scoffer is an abomination to men.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/proverbs/24.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Everyone hates senseless fools who think up ways to sin. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/proverbs/24.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />The thought of the foolish is sin: and the scorner is an abomination to men.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/proverbs/24.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Foolish scheming is sinful, and a mocker is disgusting to everyone.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/proverbs/24.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Any scheme a fool thinks up is sinful. People hate a person who has nothing but scorn for others. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/proverbs/24.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />To devise folly is sin, and people detest a scoffer.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/proverbs/24.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />A foolish scheme is sin, and a mocker is detestable to men.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/proverbs/24.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />A foolish scheme is sin, and the scorner is an abomination to people. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/proverbs/24.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />The schemes of folly are sin. The mocker is detested by men.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/proverbs/24.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />The thought of foolishness is sin: and the scorner is an abomination to men.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/proverbs/24.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />The schemes of folly are sin. The mocker is detested by men. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/proverbs/24.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />The thought of folly [is] sin, "" And a scorner [is] an abomination to man.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/proverbs/24.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> The thought of folly is sin, And an abomination to man is a scorner.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/proverbs/24.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />The purpose of folly is sin, and he mocking, an abomination to man.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/proverbs/24.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />The thought of a fool is sin: and the detracter is the abomination of men. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/proverbs/24.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />The intention of the foolish is sin. And the detractor is an abomination among men.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/proverbs/24.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />The scheme of a fool gains no acceptance, the scoffer is an abomination to the community. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/proverbs/24.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />The devising of folly is sin, and the scoffer is an abomination to all.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/proverbs/24.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />The thought of a fool is sin; and an abomination of men is evil.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/proverbs/24.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />The counsel of the fool is sin; the defilement of a son of man is evil.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/proverbs/24.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />The thought of foolishness is sin; And the scorner is an abomination to men.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/proverbs/24.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />The fools also dies in sins; and uncleanness <i>attaches</i> to a pestilent man.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/proverbs/24-9.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=4872" 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">8</span>He who plots evil will be called a schemer. <span class="reftext">9</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/200.htm" title="200: ’iw·we·leṯ (N-fs) -- Folly. From the same as 'eviyl; silliness.">A foolish</a> <a href="/hebrew/2154.htm" title="2154: zim·maṯ (N-fsc) -- A plan, device, wickedness. Or zammah; from zamam; a plan, especially a bad one.">scheme</a> <a href="/hebrew/2403.htm" title="2403: ḥaṭ·ṭāṯ (N-fs) -- Or chattacth; from chata'; an offence, and its penalty, occasion, sacrifice, or expiation; also an offender.">is sin,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3887.htm" title="3887: lêṣ (V-Qal-Prtcpl-ms) -- A primitive root; properly, to make mouths at, i.e. To scoff; hence to interpret, or intercede.">and a mocker</a> <a href="/hebrew/8441.htm" title="8441: wə·ṯō·w·‘ă·ḇaṯ (Conj-w:: N-fsc) -- Or tonebah; feminine active participle of ta'ab; properly, something disgusting, i.e. an abhorrence; especially idolatry or an idol.">is detestable</a> <a href="/hebrew/120.htm" title="120: lə·’ā·ḏām (Prep-l:: N-ms) -- Man, mankind. From 'adam; ruddy i.e. A human being.">to men.</a> </span><span class="reftext">10</span>If you faint in the day of distress, how small is your strength!…<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="/james/1-15.htm">James 1:15</a></span><br />Then after desire has conceived, it gives birth to sin; and sin, when it is full-grown, gives birth to death.<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/1-28.htm">Romans 1:28-32</a></span><br />Furthermore, since they did not see fit to acknowledge God, He gave them up to a depraved mind, to do what ought not to be done. / They have become filled with every kind of wickedness, evil, greed, and depravity. They are full of envy, murder, strife, deceit, and malice. They are gossips, / 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="/galatians/5-19.htm">Galatians 5:19-21</a></span><br />The acts of the flesh are obvious: sexual immorality, impurity, and debauchery; / idolatry and sorcery; hatred, discord, jealousy, and rage; rivalries, divisions, factions, / and envy; drunkenness, orgies, and the like. I warn you, as I did before, that those who practice such things will not inherit the kingdom of God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_corinthians/6-9.htm">1 Corinthians 6:9-10</a></span><br />Do you not know that the wicked will not inherit the kingdom of God? Do not be deceived: Neither the sexually immoral, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor men who submit to or perform homosexual acts, / nor thieves, nor the greedy, nor drunkards, nor verbal abusers, nor swindlers, will inherit the kingdom of God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ephesians/5-3.htm">Ephesians 5:3-5</a></span><br />But among you, as is proper among the saints, there must not be even a hint of sexual immorality, or of any kind of impurity, or of greed. / Nor should there be obscenity, foolish talk, or crude joking, which are out of character, but rather thanksgiving. / For of this you can be sure: No immoral, impure, or greedy person (that is, an idolater) has any inheritance in the kingdom of Christ and of God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/colossians/3-5.htm">Colossians 3:5-6</a></span><br />Put to death, therefore, the components of your earthly nature: sexual immorality, impurity, lust, evil desires, and greed, which is idolatry. / Because of these, the wrath of God is coming on the sons of disobedience.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_timothy/3-2.htm">2 Timothy 3:2-5</a></span><br />For men will be lovers of themselves, lovers of money, boastful, arrogant, abusive, disobedient to their parents, ungrateful, unholy, / unloving, unforgiving, slanderous, without self-control, brutal, without love of good, / traitorous, reckless, conceited, lovers of pleasure rather than lovers of God, ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/titus/3-3.htm">Titus 3:3</a></span><br />For at one time we too were foolish, disobedient, misled, and enslaved to all sorts of desires and pleasures—living in malice and envy, being hated and hating one another.<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="/genesis/8-21.htm">Genesis 8:21</a></span><br />When the LORD smelled the pleasing aroma, He said in His heart, “Never again will I curse the ground because of man, even though every inclination of his heart is evil from his youth. And never again will I destroy all living creatures as I have done.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/10-4.htm">Psalm 10:4</a></span><br />In his pride the wicked man does not seek Him; in all his schemes there is no God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/14-1.htm">Psalm 14:1</a></span><br />For the choirmaster. Of David. The fool says in his heart, “There is no God.” They are corrupt; their acts are vile. There is no one who does good.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/36-1.htm">Psalm 36:1-4</a></span><br />For the choirmaster. A Psalm of David, the servant of the LORD. An oracle is in my heart regarding the transgression of the wicked man: There is no fear of God before his eyes. / For his eyes are too full of conceit to detect or hate his own sin. / The words of his mouth are wicked and deceitful; he has ceased to be wise and well-doing. ...</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">The thought of foolishness is sin: and the scorner is an abomination to men.</p><p class="hdg">thought</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/proverbs/24-8.htm">Proverbs 24:8</a></b></br> He that deviseth to do evil shall be called a mischievous person.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/proverbs/23-7.htm">Proverbs 23:7</a></b></br> For as he thinketh in his heart, so <i>is</i> he: Eat and drink, saith he to thee; but his heart <i>is</i> not with thee.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/genesis/6-5.htm">Genesis 6:5</a></b></br> And GOD saw that the wickedness of man <i>was</i> great in the earth, and <i>that</i> every imagination of the thoughts of his heart <i>was</i> only evil continually.</p><p class="hdg">the scorner</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/proverbs/22-10.htm">Proverbs 22:10</a></b></br> Cast out the scorner, and contention shall go out; yea, strife and reproach shall cease.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/proverbs/29-8.htm">Proverbs 29:8</a></b></br> Scornful men bring a city into a snare: but wise <i>men</i> turn away wrath.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/proverbs/21-27.htm">Abomination</a> <a href="/proverbs/15-12.htm">Authority</a> <a href="/proverbs/16-12.htm">Detest</a> <a href="/zechariah/11-8.htm">Detested</a> <a href="/proverbs/24-8.htm">Devising</a> <a href="/proverbs/21-27.htm">Disgusting</a> <a href="/proverbs/22-15.htm">Folly</a> <a href="/proverbs/24-7.htm">Foolish</a> <a href="/proverbs/22-15.htm">Foolishness</a> <a href="/proverbs/22-13.htm">Hater</a> <a href="/proverbs/22-10.htm">Mocker</a> <a href="/proverbs/20-19.htm">Others</a> <a href="/proverbs/22-16.htm">Purpose</a> <a href="/proverbs/6-18.htm">Schemes</a> <a href="/proverbs/22-10.htm">Scoffer</a> <a href="/proverbs/22-10.htm">Scorner</a> <a href="/proverbs/21-4.htm">Sin</a> <a href="/proverbs/23-7.htm">Thought</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/proverbs/28-9.htm">Abomination</a> <a href="/proverbs/29-2.htm">Authority</a> <a href="/proverbs/29-27.htm">Detest</a> <a href="/jeremiah/4-1.htm">Detested</a> <a href="/proverbs/30-32.htm">Devising</a> <a href="/proverbs/28-9.htm">Disgusting</a> <a href="/proverbs/26-4.htm">Folly</a> <a href="/proverbs/26-1.htm">Foolish</a> <a href="/proverbs/27-22.htm">Foolishness</a> <a href="/proverbs/24-17.htm">Hater</a> <a href="/genesis/27-12.htm">Mocker</a> <a href="/ecclesiastes/4-13.htm">Others</a> <a href="/ecclesiastes/1-2.htm">Purpose</a> <a href="/ecclesiastes/7-29.htm">Schemes</a> <a href="/isaiah/29-20.htm">Scoffer</a> <a href="/isaiah/29-20.htm">Scorner</a> <a href="/proverbs/26-26.htm">Sin</a> <a href="/proverbs/24-12.htm">Thought</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>A foolish scheme is sin</b><br>In the biblical context, the term "foolish" often refers to someone who acts without regard for God's wisdom and guidance. The Hebrew word for "fool" (kesil) implies moral deficiency rather than intellectual incapacity. In Proverbs, foolishness is frequently contrasted with wisdom, which is rooted in the fear of the Lord (<a href="/proverbs/1-7.htm">Proverbs 1:7</a>). The idea that a scheme, or plan, can be sinful highlights the importance of intentions and motivations in God's eyes. This aligns with other scriptures, such as <a href="/james/4-17.htm">James 4:17</a>, which states that knowing the right thing to do and failing to do it is sin. The cultural context of ancient Israel placed a high value on community and collective well-being, so a scheme that disrupts harmony or justice would be particularly egregious.<p><b>and a mocker is detestable to men</b><br>The term "mocker" refers to someone who ridicules or scorns others, often showing contempt for wisdom and instruction. In the ancient Near Eastern culture, honor and shame were significant social values, and a mocker would disrupt social harmony and respect. Proverbs frequently warns against associating with mockers, as seen in <a href="/proverbs/22-10.htm">Proverbs 22:10</a>, which advises driving out the mocker to end strife. The detestability of a mocker is not only a social observation but also a spiritual one, as mockers are often resistant to correction and wisdom, making them spiritually dangerous. This phrase can also be connected to the New Testament, where mockers are seen as those who reject the truth of the Gospel (<a href="/2_peter/3-3.htm">2 Peter 3:3</a>). The ultimate fulfillment of wisdom and the rejection of mockery is found in Jesus Christ, who embodies divine wisdom and calls His followers to live in truth and love.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_fool.htm">The Fool</a></b><br>In the context of Proverbs, the fool is someone who rejects wisdom and understanding, often characterized by sinful behavior and poor decision-making.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_mocker.htm">The Mocker</a></b><br>This person is known for ridiculing and scorning others, often showing contempt for wisdom and righteousness.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/s/solomon.htm">Solomon</a></b><br>Traditionally attributed as the author of Proverbs, Solomon was the king of Israel known for his wisdom.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/a/ancient_israel.htm">Ancient Israel</a></b><br>The cultural and historical backdrop of Proverbs, where wisdom literature was highly valued.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_wise.htm">The Wise</a></b><br>Those who seek and apply God's wisdom, often contrasted with the fool and the mocker in Proverbs.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/u/understanding_sinful_schemes.htm">Understanding Sinful Schemes</a></b><br>Recognize that any plan or thought that deviates from God's wisdom is considered sin. Evaluate your intentions and align them with biblical principles.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_danger_of_mockery.htm">The Danger of Mockery</a></b><br>Mockery is not just a social faux pas but a serious offense that alienates us from others and from God. Cultivate a spirit of encouragement and respect.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/p/pursuing_godly_wisdom.htm">Pursuing Godly Wisdom</a></b><br>Actively seek wisdom through prayer, scripture, and godly counsel. This pursuit guards against foolishness and mockery.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_impact_of_our_actions.htm">The Impact of Our Actions</a></b><br>Understand that our actions and attitudes affect our relationships with others. Strive to be a person who uplifts rather than tears down.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/r/reflecting_christ_in_conduct.htm">Reflecting Christ in Conduct</a></b><br>As Christians, our behavior should reflect Christ's love and wisdom. Avoid behaviors that are detestable to others and dishonor God.<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_is_reformed_epistemology.htm">What does 'lamp of the wicked' mean in Proverbs?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_does_proverbs_19_3_explain_suffering.htm">Proverbs 19:3 implies misfortune is always self-inflicted--how does this reconcile with natural disasters or innocent suffering?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_to_reconcile_proverbs_22_10_with_love.htm">Proverbs 22:10: How do we reconcile the call to 'drive out the mocker' with the New Testament emphasis on love, forgiveness, and inclusion?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/does_1_peter_4_8_conflict_with_salvation_texts.htm">Does (1 Peter 4:8) saying 'love covers a multitude of sins' conflict with other texts that emphasize salvation only through Christ's atonement?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/proverbs/24.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(9) <span class= "bld">The thought of foolishness is sin.--</span>Rather, <span class= "ital">Sin is the contrivance </span>(<span class= "ital">plotting</span>)<span class= "ital"> of self-will. </span>Sin is the "transgression of the law" of God (<a href="/1_john/3-4.htm" title="Whoever commits sin transgresses also the law: for sin is the transgression of the law.">1John 3:4</a>), when we desert the plain rule of duty, and plot how we can indulge our own self-will.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/proverbs/24.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 9.</span> - The thought of foolishness is sin. "Sin" is the subject in this clause as "the scorner" is in the next; and what it says is that sin is the exeogitation, the contriving of folly. The stoner is the real fool, m that he does not pursue his proper end, prepares misery for himself, is blind to his best interests. The connection between sin and folly, as between wisdom and righteousness, is continually enforced throughout the book. <span class="cmt_word">The scorner is an abomination</span> <span class="cmt_word">to men.</span> The man who scoffs at religion and every high aim is an object of abomination to the pious, and is also a cause of evil to others, leading them to thoughts and acts which are hateful in the eyes of God. Septuagint, "The fool dieth in sins (<a href="/john/8-24.htm">John 8:24</a>), and uncleanness belongeth to a pestilent man." The text here followed, as in other passages of this chapter, is quite different from the received one. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/proverbs/24-9.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">A foolish</span><br /><span class="heb">אִוֶּ֣לֶת</span> <span class="translit">(’iw·we·leṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_200.htm">Strong's 200: </a> </span><span class="str2">Silliness</span><br /><br /><span class="word">scheme</span><br /><span class="heb">זִמַּ֣ת</span> <span class="translit">(zim·maṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2154.htm">Strong's 2154: </a> </span><span class="str2">A plan, device, wickedness</span><br /><br /><span class="word">is sin,</span><br /><span class="heb">חַטָּ֑את</span> <span class="translit">(ḥaṭ·ṭāṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2403.htm">Strong's 2403: </a> </span><span class="str2">An offence, its penalty, occasion, sacrifice, expiation, an offender</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and a mocker</span><br /><span class="heb">לֵֽץ׃</span> <span class="translit">(lêṣ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3887.htm">Strong's 3887: </a> </span><span class="str2">Ambassador, have in derision, interpreter, make a mock, mocker</span><br /><br /><span class="word">is detestable</span><br /><span class="heb">וְתוֹעֲבַ֖ת</span> <span class="translit">(wə·ṯō·w·‘ă·ḇaṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - feminine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8441.htm">Strong's 8441: </a> </span><span class="str2">Something disgusting, an abhorrence, idolatry, an idol</span><br /><br /><span class="word">to men.</span><br /><span class="heb">לְאָדָ֣ם</span> <span class="translit">(lə·’ā·ḏām)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_120.htm">Strong's 120: </a> </span><span class="str2">Ruddy, a human being</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/proverbs/24-9.htm">Proverbs 24:9 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/proverbs/24-9.htm">Proverbs 24:9 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/proverbs/24-9.htm">Proverbs 24:9 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/proverbs/24-9.htm">Proverbs 24:9 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/proverbs/24-9.htm">Proverbs 24:9 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/proverbs/24-9.htm">Proverbs 24:9 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/proverbs/24-9.htm">Proverbs 24:9 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/proverbs/24-9.htm">Proverbs 24:9 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/proverbs/24-9.htm">Proverbs 24:9 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/proverbs/24-9.htm">Proverbs 24:9 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/proverbs/24-9.htm">OT Poetry: Proverbs 24:9 The schemes of folly are sin (Prov. 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