Proverbs 29:24
A man who takes part with a thief has hate for his soul; he is put under oath, but says nothing.
Bible in Basic English
In The King James Version
Whoso is partner with a thief hateth his own soul: he heareth cursing, and bewrayeth it not.
In Context
23A man's pride will be the cause of his fall, but he who has a gentle spirit will get honour.
Cross References
Leviticus 5:1And if anyone does wrong by saying nothing when he is put under oath as a witness of something he has seen or had knowledge of, then he will be responsible:
Psalms 50:18When you saw a thief, you were in agreement with him, and you were joined with those who took other men's wives.
Proverbs 1:19Such is the fate of everyone who goes in search of profit; it takes away the life of its owners.
Proverbs 8:36But he who does evil to me, does wrong to his soul: all my haters are in love with death.
Proverbs 20:2The wrath of a king is like the loud cry of a lion: he who makes him angry does wrong against himself.
Mark 11:17And he gave them teaching, and said to them, Is it not in the Writings, My house is to be named a house of prayer for all the nations? but you have made it a hole of thieves.
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 29:24
23 A man's pride shall bring him low: but honour shall uphold the humble in spirit. This agrees with what Christ said more than once, 1. That those who exalt themselves shall be abased. Those that think to gain respect by lifting up themselves above their rank, by looking high, talking big, appearing fine, and applauding themselves, will on the contrary expose themselves to contempt, lose their reputation, and provoke God by humbling providences to bring them down and lay them low. 2. That those who humble… Read the whole commentary →