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Proverbs 29:24
Whoso is partner with a thief hateth his own soul; He heareth the adjuration and uttereth nothing.
Proverbs 29:24 · American Standard Version
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Proverbs 29:24 in other translations
Whoso is partner with a thief hateth his own soul: he heareth cursing, and bewrayeth it not.
A partner to a thief hates his own soul; he receives the oath, but does not testify.
Whoever is an accomplice of a thief is an enemy of his own soul. He takes an oath, but dares not testify.
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In context
21 He that delicately bringeth up his servant from a child Shall have him become a son at the last.
22 An angry man stirreth up strife, And a wrathful man aboundeth in transgression.
23 A man’s pride shall bring him low; But he that is of a lowly spirit shall obtain honor.
24 Whoso is partner with a thief hateth his own soul; He heareth the adjuration and uttereth nothing.
25 The fear of man bringeth a snare; But whoso putteth his trust in Jehovah shall be safe.
26 Many seek the ruler’s favor; But a man’s judgment cometh from Jehovah.
27 An unjust man is an abomination to the righteous; And he that is upright in the way is an abomination to the wicked.
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