Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Proverbs 24:8 Cross-References
Explore 12 cross-references for Proverbs 24:8 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Proverbs chapter 24 verse 8 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“He that deviseth to do evil shall be called a mischievous person.”
Proverbs 24:8 (KJV)
Commentary on Proverbs 24:8
This proverb warns against plotting evil. 'He that deviseth to do evil' (מְזִמּוֹת לְהָרֵעַ/mezimmot lehare'a, one who schemes/plans to do evil) identifies not impulsive sin but calculated wickedness. 'Shall be called a mischievous person' (בַּעַל מְזִמּוֹת יִקְרָאוּ־לוֹ/ba'al mezimmot yiqra'u-lo, literally 'master of schemes they will call him') assigns a reputation. The Hebrew בַּעַל מְזִמּוֹת could also be translated 'master of evil schemes' or 'mischief-maker.' The point is that character is revealed through actions, and reputation follows behavior. Those who consistently plot evil become ...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Proverbs 24:8
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“For they intended evil against thee: they imagined a mischievous device”
“hateful to God”
“feet that are swift in running to mischief”
“that things shall come into your mind”
“who devises evil continually”
“Do they not err that devise evil? but mercy and truth shall be to them that devise good.”
“You know all the wickedness which your heart is privy to”
“who devises evil against Yahweh”
“The thought of foolishness is sin: and the scorner is an abomination to men.”
“and their lips talk about mischief.”