Proverbs 14:9

World English Bible (2000)

Fools mock at making atonement for sins, but among the upright there is good will.

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Referenced Verses

  • Prov 10:23 : 23 It is a fool's pleasure to do wickedness, but wisdom is a man of understanding's pleasure.
  • Prov 12:2 : 2 A good man shall obtain favor from Yahweh, but he will condemn a man of wicked devices.
  • Prov 13:15 : 15 Good understanding wins favor; but the way of the unfaithful is hard.
  • Prov 26:18-19 : 18 Like a madman who shoots torches, arrows, and death, 19 is the man who deceives his neighbor and says, "Am I not joking?"
  • Prov 30:20 : 20 "So is the way of an adulterous woman: she eats and wipes her mouth, and says, 'I have done nothing wrong.'
  • Rom 14:17-18 : 17 for the Kingdom of God is not eating and drinking, but righteousness, peace, and joy in the Holy Spirit. 18 For he who serves Christ in these things is acceptable to God and approved by men.
  • Jude 1:18 : 18 They said to you that "In the last time there will be mockers, walking after their own ungodly lusts."
  • Job 15:16 : 16 how much less one who is abominable and corrupt, a man who drinks iniquity like water!
  • Job 34:7-9 : 7 What man is like Job, who drinks scorn like water, 8 Who goes in company with the workers of iniquity, and walks with wicked men? 9 For he has said, 'It profits a man nothing that he should delight himself with God.'
  • Prov 1:22 : 22 "How long, you simple ones, will you love simplicity? How long will mockers delight themselves in mockery, and fools hate knowledge?
  • Prov 3:4 : 4 So you will find favor, and good understanding in the sight of God and man.
  • Prov 8:35 : 35 For whoever finds me, finds life, and will obtain favor from Yahweh.

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    8 The wisdom of the prudent is to think about his way, but the folly of fools is deceit.

  • Prov 14:33-35
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    33 Wisdom rests in the heart of one who has understanding, and is even made known in the inward part of fools.

    34 Righteousness exalts a nation, but sin is a disgrace to any people.

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

  • Prov 13:15-16
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    15 Good understanding wins favor; but the way of the unfaithful is hard.

    16 Every prudent man acts from knowledge, but a fool exposes folly.

  • Prov 10:23
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    23 It is a fool's pleasure to do wickedness, but wisdom is a man of understanding's pleasure.

  • Prov 14:16-19
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    16 A wise man fears, and shuns evil, but the fool is hotheaded and reckless.

    17 He who is quick to become angry will commit folly, and a crafty man is hated.

    18 The simple inherit folly, but the prudent are crowned with knowledge.

    19 The evil bow down before the good, and the wicked at the gates of the righteous.

  • Prov 15:21
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    21 Folly is joy to one who is void of wisdom, but a man of understanding keeps his way straight.

  • Prov 12:15-16
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    15 The way of a fool is right in his own eyes, but he who is wise listens to counsel.

    16 A fool shows his annoyance the same day, but one who overlooks an insult is prudent.

  • Prov 15:5
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    5 A fool despises his father's correction, but he who heeds reproof shows prudence.

  • Prov 14:3
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    3 The fool's talk brings a rod to his back, but the lips of the wise protect them.

  • Job 22:19
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    19 The righteous see it, and are glad. The innocent ridicule them,

  • Prov 15:14
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    14 The heart of one who has understanding seeks knowledge, but the mouths of fools feed on folly.

  • Prov 14:24
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    24 The crown of the wise is their riches, but the folly of fools crowns them with folly.

  • Prov 19:29
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    29 Penalties are prepared for scoffers, and beatings for the backs of fools.

  • Prov 19:3
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    3 The foolishness of man subverts his way; his heart rages against Yahweh.

  • Ps 14:1
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    1 The fool has said in his heart, "There is no God." They are corrupt. They have done abominable works. There is none who does good.

  • Ps 107:17
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    17 Fools are afflicted because of their disobedience, and because of their iniquities.

  • Prov 12:23
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    23 A prudent man keeps his knowledge, but the hearts of fools proclaim foolishness.

  • Eccl 7:4-6
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    4 The heart of the wise is in the house of mourning; but the heart of fools is in the house of mirth.

    5 It is better to hear the rebuke of the wise, than for a man to hear the song of fools.

    6 For as the crackling of thorns under a pot, so is the laughter of the fool. This also is vanity.

  • Prov 18:2
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    2 A fool has no delight in understanding, but only in revealing his own opinion.

  • Prov 17:5
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    5 Whoever mocks the poor reproaches his Maker. He who is glad at calamity shall not be unpunished.

  • Prov 26:10
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    10 As an archer who wounds all, so is he who hires a fool or he who hires those who pass by.

  • Prov 3:35
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    35 The wise will inherit glory, but shame will be the promotion of fools.

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    11 A fool vents all of his anger, but a wise man brings himself under control.

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    6 An evil man is snared by his sin, but the righteous can sing and be glad.

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    24 Wisdom is before the face of one who has understanding, but the eyes of a fool wander to the ends of the earth.

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    8 The wise in heart accept commandments, but a chattering fool will fall.

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    19 Longing fulfilled is sweet to the soul, but fools detest turning from evil.

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    10 Delicate living is not appropriate for a fool, much less for a servant to have rule over princes.

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    10 The heart knows its own bitterness and joy; he will not share these with a stranger.

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    5 Answer a fool according to his folly, lest he be wise in his own eyes.

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    6 Righteousness guards the way of integrity, but wickedness overthrows the sinner.

  • Prov 23:9
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    9 Don't speak in the ears of a fool, for he will despise the wisdom of your words.

  • Prov 15:2
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    2 The tongue of the wise commends knowledge, but the mouth of fools gush out folly.

  • Ps 53:1
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    1 The fool has said in his heart, "There is no God." They are corrupt, and have done abominable iniquity. There is no one who does good.

  • Prov 10:18
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    18 He who hides hatred has lying lips. He who utters a slander is a fool.

  • Eccl 10:2
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    2 A wise man's heart is at his right hand, but a fool's heart at his left.

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    22 Understanding is a fountain of life to one who has it, but the punishment of fools is their folly.