Proverbs 24:8
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Proverbs 24:8 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Proverbs 24:8 is a verse from the book of Proverbs in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "He that deviseth to do evil shall be called a mischievous person." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Proverbs 24:8 — KJV
“He that deviseth to do evil shall be called a mischievous person.”
— Proverbs 24:8 (KJV)
Proverbs 24:8 in Context — About the Book of Proverbs
Proverbs is distilled wisdom for ordinary decisions — money, words, work, friendship, marriage, anger, and the tongue. Its premise is simple: the fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom. Thirty-one chapters make it the classic one-chapter-a-day book for praying through daily choices.
Cross-References for Proverbs 24:8
“Then Achish called David, and said unto him, Surely, as the LORD liveth, thou hast been upright, and thy going out and thy coming in with me in the host is good in my sight: for I have not found evil in thee since the day of thy coming unto me unto this day: nevertheless the lords favour thee not. the lords...: Heb. thou art not good in the eyes of the lords”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 24:8: evil, called
“And when the angel stretched out his hand upon Jerusalem to destroy it, the LORD repented him of the evil, and said to the angel that destroyed the people, It is enough: stay now thine hand. And the angel of the LORD was by the threshingplace of Araunah the Jebusite. Araunah: also called, Ornan”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 24:8: evil, called
“And Jabez called on the God of Israel, saying, Oh that thou wouldest bless me indeed, and enlarge my coast, and that thine hand might be with me, and that thou wouldest keep me from evil, that it may not grieve me! And God granted him that which he requested. Oh...: Heb. If thou wilt, etc keep...: Heb. do me”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 24:8: evil, called
“And when he went in to his wife, she conceived, and bare a son, and he called his name Beriah, because it went evil with his house.”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 24:8: evil, called
“And God sent an angel unto Jerusalem to destroy it: and as he was destroying, the LORD beheld, and he repented him of the evil, and said to the angel that destroyed, It is enough, stay now thine hand. And the angel of the LORD stood by the threshingfloor of Ornan the Jebusite. Ornan: also called, Araunah”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 24:8: evil, called
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