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Proverbs 28:24

Hee that robbeth his father and mother, and sayth, It is no transgression, is the companion of a man that destroyeth.

Proverbs 28:24 · Geneva Bible

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Proverbs 28:24 in other translations

KJV King James Version

Whoso robbeth his father or his mother, and saith, It is no transgression; the same is the companion of a destroyer.

BSB Berean Standard Bible

He who robs his father or mother, saying, “It is not wrong,” is a companion to the man who destroys.

WEB World English Bible

Whoever robs his father or his mother and says, “It’s not wrong,” is a partner with a destroyer.

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In context

21 To haue respect of persons is not good: for that man will transgresse for a piece of bread.

22 A man with a wicked eye hasteth to riches, and knoweth not, that pouertie shall come vpon him.

23 He that rebuketh a man, shall finde more fauour at length, then he that flattereth with his tongue.

24 Hee that robbeth his father and mother, and sayth, It is no transgression, is the companion of a man that destroyeth.

25 He that is of a proude heart, stirreth vp strife: but he that trusteth in the Lord, shall be fatte.

26 Hee that trusteth in his owne heart, is a foole: but he that walketh in wisdome, shall be deliuered.

27 He that giueth vnto the poore, shall not lacke: but he that hideth his eyes, shall haue many curses.

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