Proverbs 14:9 - Easy To Read Version9 A foolish person laughs at the idea of paying for the bad things he did. But good people try very hard to get forgiveness. See the chapterMore versionsKing James Version (Oxford) 17699 Fools make a mock at sin: But among the righteous there is favour. See the chapterAmplified Bible - Classic Edition9 Fools make a mock of sin and sin mocks the fools [who are its victims; a sin offering made by them only mocks them, bringing them disappointment and disfavor], but among the upright there is the favor of God. [Prov. 10:23.] See the chapterAmerican Standard Version (1901)9 A trespass-offering mocketh fools; But among the upright there is good will. See the chapterCommon English Bible9 Fools mock a compensation offering, but favor is with those who do right. See the chapterCatholic Public Domain Version9 The foolish will speak mockingly of sin. But grace lingers among the just. See the chapter |