Proverbs 24:24

He that saith unto the wicked, Thou art righteous; him shall the people curse, nations shall abhor him:

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Other Translations for Proverbs 24:24

BSB
Whoever tells the guilty, "You are innocent"-peoples will curse him, and nations will denounce him;
AKJV
He that said to the wicked, You are righteous; him shall the people curse, nations shall abhor him:
CPDV
Those who say to the impious, "You are just," shall be cursed by the people, and the tribes shall detest them.
ERV
He that saith unto the wicked, Thou art righteous; peoples shall curse him, nations shall abhor him:
NHEB
He who says to the wicked, "You are righteous;" peoples shall curse him, and nations shall abhor him-
SMT
He saying to the unjust, Thou art just; peoples shall curse him, and nations shall curse him:

Commentary for Proverbs 24:24

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Proverbs 24:24
Summary
False exoneration of wicked brings universal condemnation
Event
Nations curse false judge of wicked
Estimated Time Period
c. 900 BC
Category
Law