Proverbs 24:9

Modern English Version

The devising of folly is sin, and the mocker is an abomination to men.

Cross References

Genesis 6:5

The Lord saw that the wickedness of man was great on the earth, and that every intent of the thoughts of his heart was continually only evil.

Genesis 8:21

The Lord smelled a soothing aroma; and the Lord said in His heart, “I will never again curse the ground because of man, for the inclination of man’s heart is evil from his youth, nor will I again destroy every living thing as I have done.

Psalm 119:113

I hate the double-minded, but Your law do I love.

Proverbs 21:24

A proud and haughty man—“Scoffer” is his name, who acts with insolent pride.

Proverbs 22:10

Cast out the scoffer, and contention will leave; indeed, strife and shame will cease.

Proverbs 23:7

for as he thinks in his heart, so is he. “Eat and drink!” he says to you, but his heart is not with you.

Proverbs 24:8

He who plans to do evil will be called a master of schemes.

Proverbs 29:8

Mockers set a city aflame, but the wise turn away wrath.

Proverbs 9:7

He who corrects a scoffer gets shame for himself, and he who rebukes a wicked man gets hurt.

Isaiah 55:7

Let the wicked forsake his way, and the unrighteous man his thoughts; and let him return to the Lord, and He will have mercy upon him, and to our God, for He will abundantly pardon.

Jeremiah 4:14

O Jerusalem, wash your heart from wickedness, that you may be saved. How long shall your evil thoughts lodge within you?

Matthew 15:19

For out of the heart proceed evil thoughts, murders, adulteries, sexual immorality, thefts, false witness, and blasphemies.

Matthew 5:28

But I say to you that whoever looks on a woman to lust after her has committed adultery with her already in his heart.

Matthew 9:4

Jesus, knowing their thoughts, said, “Why do you think evil in your hearts?

Acts 8:22

Therefore repent of your wickedness, and ask God if perhaps the intention of your heart may be forgiven you.

2 Corinthians 10:5

casting down arguments and every high thing that exalts itself against the knowledge of God, bringing every thought into captivity to the obedience of Christ,