Proverbs 29:24-26
New Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition
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]
25 The fear of others[b] lays a snare,
but one who trusts in the Lord is secure.
26 Many seek the favor of a ruler,
but it is from the Lord that one gets justice.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 29:24 Meaning of Heb uncertain
- Proverbs 29:25 Or human fear
Proverbs 29:24-26
King James Version
24 Whoso is partner with a thief hateth his own soul: he heareth cursing, and bewrayeth it not.
25 The fear of man bringeth a snare: but whoso putteth his trust in the Lord shall be safe.
26 Many seek the ruler's favour; but every man's judgment cometh from the Lord.
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Proverbs 29:24-26
New King James Version
24 Whoever is a partner with a thief hates his own life;
(A)He [a]swears to tell the truth, but reveals nothing.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 29:24 Lit. hears the adjuration or oath
- Proverbs 29:25 secure, lit. set on high
- Proverbs 29:26 Lit. face
Proverbs 29:24-26
English Standard Version
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