Proverbs 29:24
He who shareth with a thief hateth himself: He heareth the curse, but maketh no discovery.
Noyes Bible
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 bring him low; But he that is of a humble spirit shall obtain honor.
25The fear of man bringeth a snare; But whoso putteth his trust in the LORD shall be safe.
Cross References
Psalms 50:18When thou seest a thief, thou art in friendship with him, And hast fellowship with adulterers.
Proverbs 1:19Such are the ways of every one greedy of unjust gain; It taketh away the life of the possessor thereof.
Proverbs 8:36But he who misseth me doeth violence to himself; All they who hate me love death.”
Proverbs 20:2The terror of a king is like the roaring of a lion; He who provoketh him sinneth against himself.
Mark 11:17And he taught, and said to them, Is it not written, “My house shall be called a house of prayer for all the nations? but ye have made it a den of robbers.”
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 →