Proverbs 14:9
World English Bible (WEB)
Fools mock at making atonement for sins, but among the upright there is good will.
In context
7 Stay away from a foolish man, for you won’t find knowledge on his lips.
8 The wisdom of the prudent is to think about his way, but the folly of fools is deceit.
9 Fools mock at making atonement for sins, but among the upright there is good will.
10 The heart knows its own bitterness and joy; he will not share these with a stranger.
11 The house of the wicked will be overthrown, but the tent of the upright will flourish.
Proverbs 14:9 in every translation
- WEB World English Bible
- Fools mock at making atonement for sins, but among the upright there is good will.
- KJV King James Version
- Fools make a mock at sin: but among the righteous there is favour.
- 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.