Proverbs 24:9

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

Everyone hates senseless fools who think up ways to sin.

Cross References

Genesis 6:5

The LORD saw how bad the people on earth were and that everything they thought and planned was evil.

Genesis 8:21

The smell of the burning offering pleased God, and he said: Never again will I punish the earth for the sinful things its people do. All of them have evil thoughts from the time they are young, but I will never destroy everything that breathes, as I did this time.

Psalm 119:113

I hate anyone whose loyalty is divided, but I love your Law.

Proverbs 21:24

If you are proud and conceited, everyone will say, “You're a snob!”

Proverbs 22:10

Arguments and fights will come to an end, if you chase away those who insult others.

Proverbs 23:7

People like that take note of how much you eat. They say, “Take all you want!” But they don't mean it.

Proverbs 24:8

No one but troublemakers think up trouble.

Proverbs 29:8

Sneering at others is a spark that sets a city on fire; using good sense can put out the flames of anger.

Proverbs 9:7

Correct a worthless boaster, and all you will get are insults and injuries.

Isaiah 55:7

Give up your crooked ways and your evil thoughts. Return to the LORD our God. He will be merciful and forgive your sins.

Jeremiah 4:14

But Jerusalem, there is still time for you to be saved. Wash the evil from your hearts and stop making sinful plans,

Matthew 15:19

Out of your heart come evil thoughts, murder, unfaithfulness in marriage, vulgar deeds, stealing, telling lies, and insulting others.

Matthew 5:28

But I tell you that if you look at another woman and want her, you are already unfaithful in your thoughts.

Matthew 9:4

But Jesus knew what was in their minds, and he said, “Why are you thinking such evil things?

Acts 8:22

Get rid of these evil thoughts and ask God to forgive you.

2 Corinthians 10:5

and every bit of pride that keeps anyone from knowing God. We capture people's thoughts and make them obey Christ.