Proverbs 29:24

Whoso is partner with a thief hateth his own soul: he heareth cursing, and bewrayeth it not.

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Other Translations for Proverbs 29:24

BSB
A partner to a thief hates his own soul; he receives the oath, but does not testify.
AKJV
Whoever is partner with a thief hates his own soul: he hears cursing, and denudes it not.
CPDV
Whoever participates with a thief hates his own soul; for he listens to his oath and does not denounce him.
ERV
Whoso is partner with a thief hateth his own soul: he heareth the adjuration and uttereth nothing.
NHEB
Whoever is an accomplice of a thief is an enemy of his own soul. He takes an oath, but dares not testify.
SMT
He dividing with a thief, hates his soul: he shall hear cursing and shall not announce.

Commentary for Proverbs 29:24

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Proverbs 29:24
Summary
Criminal accomplice harms self through silent complicity
Event
Thief's partner destroys himself
Estimated Time Period
c. 950 BC
Category
Wisdom