Proverbs 14:9
King James Version (KJV)
Fools make a mock at sin: but among the righteous there is favour.
In context
7 Go from the presence of a foolish man, when thou perceivest not in him the lips of knowledge.
8 The wisdom of the prudent is to understand his way: but the folly of fools is deceit.
9 Fools make a mock at sin: but among the righteous there is favour.
10 The heart knoweth his own bitterness; and a stranger doth not intermeddle with his joy.
11 The house of the wicked shall be overthrown: but the tabernacle of the upright shall flourish.
Proverbs 14:9 in every translation
- KJV King James Version
- Fools make a mock at sin: but among the righteous there is favour.
- WEB World English Bible
- Fools mock at making atonement for sins, but among the upright there is good will.
- BSB Berean Standard Bible
- Fools mock the making of amends, but goodwill is found among the upright.
- ASV American Standard Version
- A trespass-offering mocketh fools; But among the upright there is good will.
- YLT Young's Literal Translation
- Fools mock at a guilt-offering, And among the upright — a pleasing thing.
- DBY Darby Translation
- Fools make a mock at trespass; but for the upright there is favour.
- WBS Webster Bible
- Fools make a mock at sin: but among the righteous there is favor.