Proverbs 29:24
He that is partner with a thiefe, hateth his owne soule: he heareth cursing, and declareth it not.
Geneva Bible 1599
In The King James Version
Whoso is partner with a thief hateth his own soul: he heareth cursing, and bewrayeth it not.
In Context
23The pride of a man shall bring him lowe: but the humble in spirit shall enioy glory.
25The feare of man bringeth a snare: but he that trusteth in the Lord, shalbe exalted.
Cross References
Leviticus 5:1Also if any haue sinned, that is, If he haue heard the voyce of an othe, and hee can be a witnes, whether he hath seene or knowen of it, if hee doe not vtter it, he shall beare his iniquitie:
Psalms 50:18For when thou seest a thiefe, thou runnest with him, and thou art partaker with the adulterers.
Proverbs 1:19Such are the wayes of euery one that is greedy of gaine: he would take away the life of the owners thereof.
Proverbs 20:2The feare of the King is like the roaring of a lyon: hee that prouoketh him vnto anger, sinneth against his owne soule.
Mark 11:17And he taught, saying vnto them, Is it not written, Mine house shalbe called the house of prayer vnto all nations? but you haue made it a denne of theeues.
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 →