Proverbs 24:9
The devising of folly is sin, and the scoffer is an abomination to mankind.
In context
6 for by wise guidance you can wage your war, and in abundance of counselors there is victory. 7 Wisdom is too high for a fool; in the gate he does not open his mouth. 8 Whoever plans to do evil will be called a schemer.
9 The devising of folly is sin, and the scoffer is an abomination to mankind. 10 If you faint in the day of adversity, your strength is small. 11 Rescue those who are being taken away to death; hold back those who are stumbling to the slaughter. 12 If you say, “Behold, we did not know this,” does not he who weighs the heart perceive it? Does not he who keeps watch over your soul know it, and will he not repay man according to his work?
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- KJV King James Version
— Proverbs 24:9 in the KJV
The thought of foolishness is sin: And the scorner is an abomination to men.
- NIV New International Version
— Proverbs 24:9 in the NIV
The schemes of folly are sin, and people detest a mocker.