Lux Domini
The thought of foolishness is sin: and the scorner is an abomination to men.

What does Proverbs 24:9 mean?

A weak man thinks wisdom is too high for him, therefore he will take no pains for it. It is bad to do evil, but worse to devise it.

Key themes

Anxiety and fearWisdomJustice and mercyFear of the Lord

Read with

Keep this verse inside Proverbs 24:7-10 and alongside a few nearby related passages.