The thought of foolishness is sin: and the scorner is an abomination to men. Treasury of Scripture thought Proverbs 24:8 He that devises to do evil shall be called a mischievous person. Proverbs 23:7 For as he thinks in his heart, so is he: Eat and drink, said he to you; but his heart is not with you. Genesis 6:5 And God saw that the wickedness of man was great in the earth... Genesis 8:21 And the LORD smelled a sweet smell; and the LORD said in his heart, I will not again curse the ground any more for man's sake... Psalm 119:113 I hate vain thoughts: but your law do I love. 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 on him... Jeremiah 4:14 O Jerusalem, wash your heart from wickedness, that you may be saved. How long shall your vain thoughts lodge within you? 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 And Jesus knowing their thoughts said, Why think you evil in your hearts? Matthew 15:19 For out of the heart proceed evil thoughts, murders, adulteries, fornications, thefts, false witness, blasphemies: Acts 8:22 Repent therefore of this your wickedness, and pray God, if perhaps the thought of your heart may be forgiven you. 2 Corinthians 10:5 Casting down imaginations, and every high thing that exalts itself against the knowledge of God... the scorner Proverbs 22:10 Cast out the scorner, and contention shall go out; yes, strife and reproach shall cease. Proverbs 29:8 Scornful men bring a city into a snare: but wise men turn away wrath.
Context Don'T Be Envious of Evil Men
1Be not you envious against evil men, neither desire to be with them. 2For their heart studies destruction, and their lips talk of mischief. 3Through wisdom is an house built; and by understanding it is established: 4And by knowledge shall the chambers be filled with all precious and pleasant riches. 5A wise man is strong; yes, a man of knowledge increases strength. 6For by wise counsel you shall make your war: and in multitude of counsellors there is safety. 7Wisdom is too high for a fool: he opens not his mouth in the gate. 8He that devises to do evil shall be called a mischievous person. 9The thought of foolishness is sin: and the scorner is an abomination to men. 10If you faint in the day of adversity, your strength is small. 11If you forbear to deliver them that are drawn to death, and those that are ready to be slain; 12If you say, Behold, we knew it not; does not he that ponders the heart consider it? and he that keeps your soul, does not he know it? and shall not he render to every man according to his works? 13My son, eat you honey, because it is good; and the honeycomb, which is sweet to your taste: 14So shall the knowledge of wisdom be to your soul: when you have found it, then there shall be a reward, and your expectation shall not be cut off. 15Lay not wait, O wicked man, against the dwelling of the righteous; spoil not his resting place: 16For a just man falls seven times, and rises up again: but the wicked shall fall into mischief. 17Rejoice not when your enemy falls, and let not your heart be glad when he stumbles: 18Lest the LORD see it, and it displease him, and he turn away his wrath from him. 19Fret not yourself because of evil men, neither be you envious at the wicked: 20For there shall be no reward to the evil man; the candle of the wicked shall be put out. 21My son, fear you the LORD and the king: and meddle not with them that are given to change: 22For their calamity shall rise suddenly; and who knows the ruin of them both? Parallel Verses American Standard Version
The thought of foolishness is sin; And the scoffer is an abomination to men.
Douay-Rheims Bible
The thought of a fool is sin: and the detracter is the abomination of men.
Darby Bible Translation
The purpose of folly is sin, and the scorner is an abomination to men.
King James Bible
The thought of foolishness is sin: and the scorner is an abomination to men.
Young's Literal Translation
The thought of folly is sin, And an abomination to man is a scorner.
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