Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Proverbs 24:9 Cross-References
Explore 14 cross-references for Proverbs 24:9 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Proverbs chapter 24 verse 9 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“The thought of foolishness is sin: and the scorner is an abomination to men.”
Proverbs 24:9 (KJV)
Commentary on Proverbs 24:9
This proverb addresses the connection between thought and sin. 'The thought of foolishness is sin' (זִמַּת אִוֶּלֶת חַטָּאת/zimmat ivelet chatta't, the scheme/devising of folly is sin) makes clear that sin begins in the mind, not merely in action. Jesus taught this: anger is heart-murder (Matthew 5:21-22); lust is heart-adultery (Matthew 5:27-28). Sin's root is internal—evil thoughts precede evil deeds (Mark 7:21-23). 'The scorner is an abomination to men' (וְתוֹעֲבַת אָדָם לֵץ/veto'avat adam letz, and an abomination to mankind is the scoffer/mocker) describes the scorner—one who mocks wisdom,...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Proverbs 24:9
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“murders”
“and bringing every thought into captivity to the obedience of Christ;”
“your wickedness”
“and the unrighteous man his thoughts; and let him return to Yahweh”
“knowing their thoughts”
“He that deviseth to do evil shall be called a mischievous person.”
“but wise men turn away anger.”
“But I say unto you”
“wash your heart from wickedness”
“and that every imagination of the thoughts of his heart was only evil continually.”