Proverbs 24:9

The Scriptures 1998

The purpose of folly is sin, And the scoffer is an abomination to men.

Cross References

Genesis 6:5

And יהוה  saw that the wickedness of man was great in the earth, and that every inclination of the thoughts of his heart was only evil continually.

Genesis 8:21

And יהוה  smelled a soothing fragrance, and יהוה  said in His heart, “Never again shall I curse the ground because of man, although the inclination of man’s heart is evil from his youth, and never again smite all living creatures, as I have done,

Psalm 119:113

I have hated doubting thoughts, But I have loved Your Torah.

Proverbs 21:24

Proud, haughty, “Scoffer” is his name; He acts with arrogant pride.

Proverbs 22:10

Cast out the scoffer and strife goes out, And contention and shame cease.

Proverbs 23:7

For as he reckons in his life, so is he. “Eat and drink!” he says to you, But his heart is not with you.

Proverbs 24:8

He who plots to do evil Is called a master of evil plots.

Proverbs 29:8

Scoffers ensnare a city, But the wise turn away wrath.

Proverbs 9:7

He who reproves a scoffer gets shame for himself, And he who rebukes a wrong one gets himself a blemish.

Isaiah 55:7

Let the wrong forsake his way, and the unrighteous man his thoughts. Let him return to יהוה, who has compassion on him, and to our Elohim, for He pardons much.

Jeremiah 4:14

O Yerushalayim, wash your heart from evil, and be saved. Till when would your wicked thoughts remain within you?

Matthew 15:19

“For out of the heart come forth wicked reasonings, murders, adulteries, whorings, thefts, false witnessings, slanders.

Matthew 5:28

“But I say to you that everyone looking at a woman to lust for her has already committed adultery with her in his heart.

Matthew 9:4

And יהושע, knowing their thoughts, said, “Why do you think wicked thoughts in your hearts?

Acts 8:22

“Repent therefore of this evil of yours, and plead with Elohim to forgive you the intention of your heart.

2 Corinthians 10:5

overthrowing reasonings and every high matter that exalts itself against the knowledge of Elohim, taking captive every thought to make it obedient to the Messiah,