Proverbs 24:8-9·~1 min
Saying 24
The man who plots evil is known by his reputation for scheming, because foolish plans themselves are sinful and the mocker becomes detestable to others. The saying moves from interior intention to public consequence, showing that corrupt thought and scorning speech both carry moral weight.
H8e who plots evil 9A foolish scheme is sin,
Section summaryThe schemer earns a reputation for wicked invention, and even the fool's ideas are treated as sin. Mockery itself becomes socially hateful.
Role in the chapterThis section reveals that evil is not merely in open action but also in plotting, foolish devising, and scorn.