Proverbs 24:9
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Proverbs 24:9 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Proverbs 24:9 is a verse from the book of Proverbs in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "The thought of foolishness is sin: and the scorner is an abomination to men." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Proverbs 24:9 — KJV
“The thought of foolishness is sin: and the scorner is an abomination to men.”
— Proverbs 24:9 (KJV)
Proverbs 24:9 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 24:9
“But when the righteous turneth away from his righteousness, and committeth iniquity, and doeth according to all the abominations that the wicked man doeth, shall he live? All his righteousness that he hath done shall not be mentioned: in his trespass that he hath trespassed, and in his sin that he hath sinned, in them shall he die.”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 24:9: sin, abomination, men
“But the men of Sodom were wicked and sinners before the LORD exceedingly.”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 24:9: sin, men
“And it came to pass about this time, that Joseph went into the house to do his business; and there was none of the men of the house there within.”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 24:9: sin, men
“And all the congregation of the children of Israel journeyed from the wilderness of Sin, after their journeys, according to the commandment of the LORD, and pitched in Rephidim: and there was no water for the people to drink.”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 24:9: sin, men
“And thou shalt offer every day a bullock for a sin offering for atonement: and thou shalt cleanse the altar, when thou hast made an atonement for it, and thou shalt anoint it, to sanctify it.”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 24:9: sin, men
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