Proverbs 24:24
He that says of the ungodly, He is righteous, shall be cursed by peoples, and hateful among the nations.
LXX2012 (US English)
In The King James Version
In Context
25But they that reprove him shall appear more excellent, and blessing shall come upon them;
Cross References
Proverbs 11:26May he that hoards corn leave it to the nation: but blessing be on the head of him that gives it.
Proverbs 28:27He that gives to the poor shall not be in lack: but he that turns away his eye from him shall be in great distress.
Isaiah 5:20Woe to them that call evil good, and good evil; who make darkness light, and light darkness; who make bitter sweet, and sweet bitter.
Isaiah 66:24And they shall go forth, and see the carcasses of the men that have transgressed against me: for their worm shall not die, and their fire shall not be quenched; and they shall be a spectacle to all flesh.
Jeremiah 8:10Therefore will I give their wives to others, and their fields to new inheritors; and they shall gather their fruits, says the Lord.
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 24:24-27
23 These things also belong to the wise. It is not good to have respect of persons in judgment. 24 He that saith unto the wicked, Thou art righteous; him shall the people curse, nations shall abhor him: 25 But to them that rebuke him shall be delight, and a good blessing shall come upon them. 26 Every man shall kiss his lips that giveth a right answer. Here are lessons for wise men, that is, judges and princes. As subjects must do their duty, and be obedient to magistrates, so magistrates must do their duty in… Read the whole commentary →