Proverbs 24:7-9

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Wisdom is ^(A)too exalted for a fool,
He does not open his mouth ^(B)in the gate.

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One who ^(C)plans to do evil,
Men will call a ^(a)schemer.

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The ^(D)devising of folly is sin,
And the scoffer is an abomination to men.

Footnotes:

a. Proverbs 24:8: ['Or ', deviser of evil]

Cross references:

A. Proverbs 24:7: Psalm 10:5; Proverbs 14:6; Proverbs 17:16

B. Proverbs 24:7: Job 5:4; Psalm 127:5

C. Proverbs 24:8: Proverbs 6:14; Proverbs 14:22; Romans 1:30

D. Proverbs 24:9: Matthew 15:19; Acts 8:22

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