Proverbs 29:24
World English Bible (WEB)
Whoever is an accomplice of a thief is an enemy of his own soul. He takes an oath, but dares not testify.
In context
22 An angry man stirs up strife, and a wrathful man abounds in sin.
23 A man’s pride brings him low, but one of lowly spirit gains honor.
24 Whoever is an accomplice of a thief is an enemy of his own soul. He takes an oath, but dares not testify.
25 The fear of man proves to be a snare, but whoever puts his trust in the LORD is kept safe.
26 Many seek the ruler’s favor, but a man’s justice comes from the LORD.
Proverbs 29:24 in every translation
- WEB World English Bible
- Whoever is an accomplice of a thief is an enemy of his own soul. He takes an oath, but dares not testify.
- KJV King James Version
- Whoso is partner with a thief hateth his own soul: he heareth cursing, and bewrayeth it not.
- BSB Berean Standard Bible
- A partner to a thief hates his own soul; he receives the oath, but does not testify.
- ASV American Standard Version
- Whoso is partner with a thief hateth his own soul; He heareth the adjuration and uttereth nothing.
- YLT Young's Literal Translation
- Whoso is sharing with a thief is hating his own soul, Execration he heareth, and telleth not.
- DBY Darby Translation
- Whoso shareth with a thief hateth his own soul: he heareth the adjuration, and declareth not.
- WBS Webster Bible
- Whoever is partner with a thief, hateth his own soul: he heareth cursing, and discloseth it not.