Devine Scripture

Proverbs 14:9

Proverbs chapter 14 · verse 9 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

A trespass-offering mocketh fools; But among the upright there is good will.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

Fools make a mock at sin: but among the righteous there is favour.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

A trespass-offering mocketh fools; But among the upright there is good will.

Context

v.8The wisdom of the prudent is to understand his way; But the folly of fools is deceit.

v.9This passage

v.10The heart knoweth its own bitterness; And a stranger doth not intermeddle with its joy.

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.