Proverbs 14:9

Proverbs 14:9 in 10 English translations. Each links through to the full chapter for context.

New International Version (NIV)

9Fools mock at making amends for sin,

but goodwill is found among the upright.

9Fools mock at sin,

But among the upright there is goodwill.

9Fools mock sin [but sin mocks the fools],

But among the upright there is good will and the favor and blessing of God. [Prov 10:23]

9Fools mock the making of amends,

but goodwill is found among the upright.

9A trespass-offering mocketh fools;

But among the upright there is good will.

9The foole maketh a mocke of sinne: but among the righteous there is fauour.

9Fools mock at making atonement for sins,

but among the upright there is good will.

9Foolish people laugh at making things right when they sin.

But honest people try to do the right thing.

9Fools think that they do not need to do anything about their sins.

But God is pleased with people who do what is right.

9Fools mock at a guilt-offering, || And among the upright—a pleasing thing.