Bible verse

Proverbs 24:8

He who plots evil will be called a schemer.

Proverbs 24:8 · BSB

Proverbs 24:8 in context

The verses around it, from Proverbs 24.

4 through knowledge its rooms are filled with every precious and beautiful treasure.

5 A wise man is strong, and a man of knowledge enhances his strength.

6 Only with sound guidance should you wage war, and victory lies in a multitude of counselors.

7 Wisdom is too high for a fool; he does not open his mouth in the meeting place.

8 He who plots evil will be called a schemer.

9 A foolish scheme is sin, and a mocker is detestable to men.

10 If you faint in the day of distress, how small is your strength!

11 Rescue those being led away to death, and restrain those stumbling toward the slaughter.

12 If you say, “Behold, we did not know about this,” does not He who weighs hearts consider it? Does not the One who guards your life know? Will He not repay a man according to his deeds?

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Proverbs 24:8 in other translations

KJV

He that deviseth to do evil shall be called a mischievous person.

ASV

He that deviseth to do evil, Men shall call him a mischief-maker.

ERV

He that deviseth to do evil, men shall call him a mischievous person.

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