23 (A)A man’s pride will bring him low,
But the humble in spirit will retain honor.

24 Whoever is a partner with a thief hates his own life;
(B)He [a]swears to tell the truth, but reveals nothing.

25 (C)The fear of man brings a snare,
But whoever trusts in the Lord shall be [b]safe.

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Footnotes

  1. Proverbs 29:24 Lit. hears the adjuration or oath
  2. Proverbs 29:25 secure, lit. set on high

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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