King James Version
Proverbs 24:9 in the King James Version says “The thought of foolishness is sin: and the scorner is an abomination to men.” — study this verse from Proverbs chapter 24 with commentary, cross-references, and original Hebrew word analysis.
“The thought of foolishness is sin: and the scorner is an abomination to men.”
Proverbs 24:9 · KJV
Wisdom is too high for a fool: he openeth not his mouth in the gate.
He that deviseth to do evil shall be called a mischievous person.
The thought of foolishness is sin: and the scorner is an abomination to men.
If thou faint in the day of adversity, thy strength is small. small: Heb. narrow
If thou forbear to deliver them that are drawn unto death, and those that are ready to be slain;
KJV Study — Public Domain
“is sin”
H2403an offence (sometimes habitual sinfulness), and its penalty, occasion, sacrifice, or expiation; also (concretely) an offender
“is an abomination”
H8441properly, something disgusting (morally), i.e., (as noun) an abhorrence; especially idolatry or (concretely) an idol
“and the scorner”
H3887properly, to make mouths at, i.e., to scoff; hence (from the effort to pronounce a foreign language) to interpret, or (generally) intercede
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