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Proverbs 24:9 - Meaning and Application

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Translation: World English Bible — Catholic Edition

" The schemes of folly are sin. The mocker is detested by men. "

Proverbs 24:9

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7 Wisdom is too high for a fool. He doesn’t open his mouth in the gate.

8 One who plots to do evil will be called a schemer.

9 The schemes of folly are sin. The mocker is detested by men.

10 If you falter in the time of trouble, your strength is small.

11 Rescue those who are being led away to death! Indeed, hold back those who are staggering to the slaughter!

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"For the fool will speak folly, and his heart will work iniquity, to practice profanity, and to utter error against the LORD, to make empty the soul of the hungry, and to cause the drink of the thirsty to fail."

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Proverbs 24:1

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"for their hearts plot violence and their lips talk about mischief."

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"Through wisdom a house is built; by understanding it is established;"

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"by knowledge the rooms are filled with all rare and beautiful treasure."

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"A wise man has great power. A knowledgeable man increases strength,"

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"for by wise guidance you wage your war, and victory is in many advisors."

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