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Proverbs 29:24
A man who takes part with a thief has hate for his soul; he is put under oath, but says nothing.
Proverbs 29:24 · Bible in Basic English
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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 If a servant is gently cared for from his early years, he will become a cause of sorrow in the end.
22 An angry man is the cause of fighting, and a man given to wrath does much wrong.
23 A man's pride will be the cause of his fall, but he who has a gentle spirit will get honour.
24 A man who takes part with a thief has hate for his soul; he is put under oath, but says nothing.
25 The fear of man is a cause of danger: but whoever puts his faith in the Lord will have a safe place on high.
26 The approval of a ruler is desired by great numbers: but the decision in a man's cause comes from the Lord.
27 An evil man is disgusting to the upright, and he who is upright is disgusting to evil-doers.
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