💡WEB · Proverbs 24:9
What does Proverbs 24:9 mean?
"The schemes of folly are sin. The mocker is detested by men."
— Proverbs 24:9 (World English Bible)
Surrounding context
for by wise guidance you wage your war; and victory is in many advisors.
Wisdom is too high for a fool: he doesn’t open his mouth in the gate.
One who plots to do evil will be called a schemer.
The schemes of folly are sin. The mocker is detested by men.
If you falter in the time of trouble, your strength is small.
Rescue those who are being led away to death! Indeed, hold back those who are staggering to the slaughter!
If you say, “Behold, we didn’t know this”; doesn’t he who weighs the hearts consider it? He who keeps your soul, doesn’t he know it? Shall he not render to every man according to his work?
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What does 24/9 mean spiritually?
Searching for the meaning of 24/9 or seeing it repeatedly? Revelation 4:9 and Matthew 24:9 are both real verses — though neither carries the "sign" meaning angel number communities assign to it.
Matthew 24:9 is part of Jesus' teaching about endurance and faithfulness in difficult times — which is often the real question behind these searches.
Matthew 24:9
"Then they will deliver you up to oppression, and will kill you. You will be hated by all of the nations for my name's sake."
Revelation 4:9
"When the living creatures give glory, honor, and thanks to him who sits on the throne, to him who lives forever and ever..."
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