Proverbs 24:8

Translations

King James Version (KJV)

He that devises to do evil shall be called a mischievous person.

American King James Version (AKJV)

He that devises to do evil shall be called a mischievous person.

American Standard Version (ASV)

He that deviseth to do evil, Men shall call him a mischief-maker.

Basic English Translation (BBE)

He whose purposes are bad will be named a man of evil designs.

Webster's Revision

He that deviseth to do evil shall be called a mischievous person.

World English Bible

One who plots to do evil will be called a schemer.

English Revised Version (ERV)

He that deviseth to do evil, men shall call him a mischievous person.

Wesley's Proverbs 24:8 Bible Commentary

24:8 Shall be called - Though he cover his wicked devices with fair pretences, he shall be branded with that infamy which is due to him.