Proverbs 24:8

Proverbs 24:8 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)He that deviseth to do evil shall be called a mischievous person.
• New International Version (NIV)Whoever plots evil will be known as a schemer.
• English Standard Version (ESV)Whoever plans to do evil will be called a schemer.
• New King James Version (NKJV)He who plots to do evil Will be called a schemer.

Context of Proverbs 24:8

6So don’t go to war without wise guidance; victory depends on having many advisers. 7Wisdom is too lofty for fools. Among leaders at the city gate, they have nothing to say. A person who plans evil will get a reputation as a troublemaker. 9The schemes of a fool are sinful; everyone detests a mocker. 10If you fail under pressure, your strength is too small.

Proverbs 24:8 word by word

מְחַשֵּׁ֥ב לְהָרֵ֑עַ ל֝֗וֹ בַּֽעַל־מְזִמּ֥וֹת יִקְרָֽאוּ׃Read the interlinear

Words taken from the KJV.

• He that devisethחָשַׁבchâshab · to devise: deviseH2803
• to do evilרָעַעrâ‛a‛ · be evilH7489
• shall be calledקָרָאqârâ' · to call: call toH7121
• a mischievousמְזִמָּהmezimmâh · plotH4209
• personבַּעַלba‛al · master: [master of]H1167

Cross-references for Proverbs 24:8

• Proverbs 24:2For their hearts plot violence, and their words always stir up trouble.
• Proverbs 6:14Their perverted hearts plot evil, and they constantly stir up trouble.
• Proverbs 14:22If you plan to do evil, you will be lost; if you plan to do good, you will receive unfailing love and faithfulness.
• 1 Kings 2:44The king also said to Shimei, “You certainly remember all the wicked things you did to my father, David. May the Lord now bring that evil on your own head.
• Psalms 21:11Although they plot against you, their evil schemes will never succeed.
• Psalms 10:7Their mouths are full of cursing, lies, and threats. Trouble and evil are on the tips of their tongues.
• Ezekiel 38:10“This is what the Sovereign Lord says: At that time evil thoughts will come to your mind, and you will devise a wicked scheme.
• Nahum 1:11Who is this wicked counselor of yours who plots evil against the Lord?
• Romans 1:30They are backstabbers, haters of God, insolent, proud, and boastful. They invent new ways of sinning, and they disobey their parents.

Commentaries on Proverbs 24:8

• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 7-9Verses 7-9 A weak man thinks wisdom is too high for him, therefore he will take no pains for it. It is bad to do evil, but worse to devise it. Even the first risings of sin in the heart are sin, and must be repented of. Those that strive to make others hateful, make themselves so.Read the comment
• Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 8-9Saying 23: Fools separate themselves from the community because they do bad things.Read the comment
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 88. So called even if he fails to do evil.Read the comment

Topics related to Proverbs 24:8

• Character
• Malice
• Sin
• Young Men

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Commentaries on Proverbs 24

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
• Tyndale Open Study Notes
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
• Rashi on Tanakh
• Keil & Delitzsch Commentary
• John Wesley’s Notes
• Darby Translation Notes
• Geneva Bible Translation Notes
• Kingcomments
• Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
• Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
• Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
• Original Douay–Rheims Annotations
• Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
• EGW Writings