Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Whoever plots evil will be known as a schemer. New Living Translation A person who plans evil will get a reputation as a troublemaker. English Standard Version Whoever plans to do evil will be called a schemer. Berean Standard Bible He who plots evil will be called a schemer. King James Bible He that deviseth to do evil shall be called a mischievous person. New King James Version He who plots to do evil Will be called a schemer. New American Standard Bible One who plans to do evil, People will call a schemer. NASB 1995 One who plans to do evil, Men will call a schemer. NASB 1977 He who plans to do evil, Men will call him a schemer. Legacy Standard Bible One who deliberately thinks to do evil, Men will call a schemer. Amplified Bible He who plans to do evil Will be called a schemer or deviser of evil. Christian Standard Bible The one who plots evil will be called a schemer. Holman Christian Standard Bible The one who plots evil will be called a schemer. American Standard Version He that deviseth to do evil, Men shall call him a mischief-maker. Contemporary English Version No one but troublemakers think up trouble. English Revised Version He that deviseth to do evil, men shall call him a mischievous person. GOD'S WORD® Translation Whoever plans to do evil will be known as a schemer. Good News Translation If you are always planning evil, you will earn a reputation as a troublemaker. International Standard Version The person who plans on doing evil will be called a schemer. Majority Standard Bible He who plots evil will be called a schemer. NET Bible The one who plans to do evil will be called a scheming person. New Heart English Bible One who plots to do evil will be called a schemer. Webster's Bible Translation He that deviseth to do evil shall be called a mischievous person. World English Bible One who plots to do evil will be called a schemer. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionWhoever is devising to do evil, "" They call him a master of wicked thoughts. Young's Literal Translation Whoso is devising to do evil, Him they call a master of wicked thoughts. Smith's Literal Translation He purposing to do evil for himself shall be called the master of mischief. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleHe that deviseth to do evils, shall be called a fool. Catholic Public Domain Version Whoever intends to do evil shall be called foolish. New American Bible As they calculate how to do evil, people brand them troublemakers. New Revised Standard Version Whoever plans to do evil will be called a mischief-maker. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleHe who devises to do evil shall be called a mischievous person. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated He that devises to do evil is called an evil man. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917He that deviseth to do evil, Men shall call him a mischievous person. Brenton Septuagint Translation but deliberate in council. Death befalls uninstructed men. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Do not Envy…7Wisdom is too high for a fool; he does not open his mouth in the meeting place. 8He who plots evil will be called a schemer. 9A foolish scheme is sin, and a mocker is detestable to men.… Cross References Psalm 36:4 Even on his bed he plots wickedness; he sets himself on a path that is not good; he fails to reject evil. Micah 2:1 Woe to those who devise iniquity and plot evil on their beds! At morning’s light they accomplish it because the power is in their hands. Isaiah 32:7 The weapons of the scoundrel are destructive; he hatches plots to destroy the poor with lies, even when the plea of the needy is just. Jeremiah 18:12 But they will reply, ‘It is hopeless. We will follow our own plans, and each of us will act according to the stubbornness of his evil heart.’” Genesis 6:5 Then the LORD saw that the wickedness of man was great upon the earth, and that every inclination of the thoughts of his heart was altogether evil all the time. Job 15:35 They conceive trouble and give birth to evil; their womb is pregnant with deceit.” Psalm 10:2 In pride the wicked pursue the needy; let them be caught in the schemes they devise. Isaiah 59:7 Their feet run to evil; they are swift to shed innocent blood. Their thoughts are sinful thoughts; ruin and destruction lie in their wake. Jeremiah 4:22 “For My people are fools; they have not known Me. They are foolish children, without understanding. They are skilled in doing evil, but they know not how to do good.” Hosea 7:15 Although I trained and strengthened their arms, they plot evil against Me. Matthew 15:19 For out of the heart come evil thoughts, murder, adultery, sexual immorality, theft, false testimony, and slander. Mark 7:21-23 For from within the hearts of men come evil thoughts, sexual immorality, theft, murder, adultery, / greed, wickedness, deceit, debauchery, envy, slander, arrogance, and foolishness. / All these evils come from within, and these are what defile a man.” Romans 1:30 slanderers, God-haters, insolent, arrogant, and boastful. They invent new forms of evil; they disobey their parents. Romans 3:12 All have turned away, they have together become worthless; there is no one who does good, not even one.” 2 Corinthians 10:5 We demolish arguments and every presumption set up against the knowledge of God; and we take captive every thought to make it obedient to Christ. Treasury of Scripture He that devises to do evil shall be called a mischievous person. Proverbs 24:2,9 For their heart studieth destruction, and their lips talk of mischief… Proverbs 6:14,18 Frowardness is in his heart, he deviseth mischief continually; he soweth discord… Proverbs 14:22 Do they not err that devise evil? but mercy and truth shall be to them that devise good. Jump to Previous Bad Designs Deviseth Devising Evil Intrigues Master Mischief-Maker Mischievous Plans Plots Purposes Schemer Thoughts WickedJump to Next Bad Designs Deviseth Devising Evil Intrigues Master Mischief-Maker Mischievous Plans Plots Purposes Schemer Thoughts WickedProverbs 24 1. Precepts and WarningsHe who plots evil This phrase highlights the intentional and premeditated nature of wrongdoing. In biblical context, plotting evil is often associated with the wicked, as seen in Psalm 36:4, where the wicked devise mischief on their beds. The heart's intent is crucial in Scripture, as seen in Jeremiah 17:9, which describes the heart as deceitful. The cultural context of ancient Israel emphasized community harmony, and plotting evil would disrupt societal peace. This phrase warns against the internal deliberation of sin, which contrasts with the call to meditate on God's law (Psalm 1:2). will be called a schemer. Persons / Places / Events 1. The SchemerThis refers to an individual who devises or plans evil. In the context of Proverbs, this person is often contrasted with the wise and righteous. 2. The Community The verse implies a societal recognition and labeling of the schemer, indicating a communal awareness and judgment of evil actions. 3. The Wise Throughout Proverbs, the wise are those who live in accordance with God's principles, often serving as a contrast to the schemer. 4. The Context of Proverbs Proverbs is a book of wisdom literature in the Old Testament, traditionally attributed to Solomon, offering practical guidance for righteous living. 5. The Hebrew Term Zamem The Hebrew root (zamam) means to plan or devise, often with a negative connotation of plotting evil. Teaching Points The Nature of SchemingScheming is a deliberate act of planning evil, which is condemned in Scripture. It reflects a heart that is not aligned with God's righteousness. Community Accountability The verse implies that communities recognize and label those who plot evil. This suggests the importance of communal standards and accountability. Contrast with Wisdom Proverbs consistently contrasts the schemer with the wise. Wisdom involves seeking God's will and living righteously, avoiding the path of the schemer. Guarding the Heart Believers are called to guard their hearts against evil thoughts and intentions, aligning their desires with God's will. Divine Justice While schemers may seem successful temporarily, God's justice ultimately prevails. Believers can trust in God's righteous judgment.Verse 8. - He that deviseth to do evil. He who shows a certain kind of misapplied cleverness (in contrast to the true wisdom) in planning and pursuing evil schemes. Shall be called. Defined and explained, as Proverbs 16:21 (comp. Proverbs 21:24). A mischievous person; literally, lord of mischief; i.e. owner, possessor of mischief. One must not be led by such a man's apparent astuteness to attribute; to him wisdom; he is an impostor, a mere intriguer, who is sure to be exposed ere long. Septuagint, "Death befalls the undisciplined." Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew He who plotsמְחַשֵּׁ֥ב (mə·ḥaš·šêḇ) Verb - Piel - Participle - masculine singular Strong's 2803: To think, account evil לְהָרֵ֑עַ (lə·hā·rê·a‘) Preposition-l | Verb - Hifil - Infinitive construct Strong's 7489: To spoil, to make, good for, nothing, bad will be called יִקְרָֽאוּ׃ (yiq·rā·’ū) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine plural Strong's 7121: To call, proclaim, read a schemer. בַּֽעַל־ (ba·‘al-) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 1167: A master, a husband, owner Links Proverbs 24:8 NIVProverbs 24:8 NLT Proverbs 24:8 ESV Proverbs 24:8 NASB Proverbs 24:8 KJV Proverbs 24:8 BibleApps.com Proverbs 24:8 Biblia Paralela Proverbs 24:8 Chinese Bible Proverbs 24:8 French Bible Proverbs 24:8 Catholic Bible OT Poetry: Proverbs 24:8 One who plots to do evil will (Prov. Pro Pr) |
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