Proverbs 29:24
One who shares with a thief hates his own life; 1 he hears the curse and says nothing. 1
Unlocked Literal 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 person's pride brings him low, 1 but one who has a humble spirit will be given honor. 1
25The fear of man makes a snare, 1 but the one who trusts in Yahweh will be protected. 1
Cross References
Leviticus 5:1If anyone sins because he does not testify when he has witnessed something about which he is required to testify, whether he has seen it or heard about it, he will be responsible.
Psalms 50:18When you see a thief, you agree with him; 1 you participate with those who commit adultery. 1
Proverbs 1:19So are the ways of everyone who gains riches by injustice; 1 unjust gain takes away the lives of those who hold on to it. 1
Proverbs 8:36But he who fails, harms his own life; 1 all who hate me love death.”
Proverbs 20:2The fear of a king is like the fear of a young lion that is roaring; 1 the one who makes him angry forfeits his life. 1
Mark 11:17He taught them and said, “Is it not written, 1 'My house will be called a house of prayer for all the nations'? But you 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 →