Proverbs 14:9
What does Proverbs 14:9 mean?
A plain-English look at Proverbs 14:9 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000A trespass-offering mocketh fools; But among the upright there is good will.
KJV
King James Version · 1611Fools make a mock at sin: but among the righteous there is favour.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901A trespass-offering mocketh fools; But among the upright there is good will.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949In the tents of those hating authority there is error, but in the house of the upright man there is grace.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862Fools mock at a guilt-offering, And among the upright--a pleasing thing.
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752A fool will laugh at sin, but among the just grace shall abide.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890Fools make a mock at trespass; but for the upright there is favour.
Context
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Job 34:7
What man is like Job, Who drinketh up scoffing like water,
- Romans 14:17
for the kingdom of God is not eating and drinking, but righteousness and peace and joy in the Holy Spirit.
- Proverbs 8:35
For whoso findeth me findeth life, And shall obtain favor of Jehovah.
- Proverbs 13:15
Good understanding giveth favor; But the way of the transgressor is hard.
- Proverbs 30:20
So is the way of an adulterous woman; She eateth, and wipeth her mouth, And saith, I have done no wickedness.
- Proverbs 10:23
It is as sport to a fool to do wickedness; Andso iswisdom to a man of understanding.
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