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23 A man’s (A)lofty pride will bring him low,
But a (B)lowly spirit will take hold of glory.
24 He who [a]divides the spoil with a thief hates his own soul;
He (C)hears the oath but declares nothing.
25 (D)Trembling before man [b]brings a snare,
But he who (E)trusts in Yahweh will be set securely on high.

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Footnotes

  1. Proverbs 29:24 Or partners
  2. Proverbs 29:25 Lit gives

23 Pride brings a person low,(A)
    but the lowly in spirit gain honor.(B)

24 The accomplices of thieves are their own enemies;
    they are put under oath and dare not testify.(C)

25 Fear(D) of man will prove to be a snare,
    but whoever trusts in the Lord(E) is kept safe.(F)

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