Verse Comparison: Proverbs 24:8
American Standard Version
He that deviseth to do evil, Men shall call him a mischief-maker.
Amplified® Bible
He who plans to do evil will be called a mischief-maker.
Contemporary English Version
No one but troublemakers think up trouble.
Darby English Version
He that deviseth to do evil shall be called a master of intrigues.
Good News Bible
If you are always planning evil, you will earn a reputation as a troublemaker.
King James Version
He that deviseth to do evil shall be called a mischievous person.
New American Standard Bible
One who plans to do evil, Men will call a schemer.
New International Version
He who plots evil
will be known as a schemer.
New King James Version
He who plots to do evil
Will be called a schemer.
N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
One who plans to do evil, Men will call a schemer.
Revised Standard Version
He who plans to do evil will be called a mischief-maker.
Young's Literal Translation
Whoso is devising to do evil, Him they call a master of wicked thoughts.
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