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24 To be a partner of a thief is to hate one’s own life;
    one hears the victim’s curse but discloses nothing.[a](A)
25 The fear of others[b] lays a snare,
    but one who trusts in the Lord is secure.(B)
26 Many seek the favor of a ruler,
    but it is from the Lord that one gets justice.(C)

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Footnotes

  1. 29.24 Meaning of Heb uncertain
  2. 29.25 Or human fear

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

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

26 Many seek an audience with a ruler,(E)
    but it is from the Lord that one gets justice.(F)

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