Verse Comparison: Proverbs 14:9
American Standard Version
A trespass-offering mocketh fools; But among the upright there is good will.
Amplified® Bible
Fools make a mock of sin {and} sin mocks the fools [who are its victims; a sin offering made by them only mocks them, bringing them disappointment and disfavor], but among the upright there is the favor of God.
Contemporary English Version
Fools don't care if they are wrong, but God is pleased when people do right.
Darby English Version
Fools make a mock at trespass; but for the upright there is favour.
Good News Bible
Foolish people don't care if they sin, but good people want to be forgiven.
King James Version
Fools make a mock at sin: but among the righteous there is favour.
New American Standard Bible
Fools mock at sin, But among the upright there is good will.
New International Version
Fools mock at making amends for sin,
but goodwill is found among the upright.
New King James Version
Fools mock at sin,
But among the upright there is favor.
N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
Fools mock at sin, But among the upright one finds good will.
Revised Standard Version
God scorns the wicked, but the upright enjoy his favor.
Young's Literal Translation
Fools mock at a guilt-offering, And among the upright -- a pleasing thing.
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