Proverbs 29:24
Whoever is partner with a thief, hateth his own soul: he heareth cursing, and discloseth it not.
Webster 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 shall bring him low: but honor shall uphold the humble in spirit.
25The fear of man bringeth a snare: but he who putteth his trust in the LORD shall be safe.
Cross References
Leviticus 5:1And if a soul shall sin, and hear the voice of swearing, and be a witness, whether he hath seen or known of it ; if he doth not utter it , then he shall bear his iniquity.
Psalms 50:18When thou sawest a thief, then thou consentedst with him, and hast been partaker with adulterers.
Proverbs 1:19So are the ways of every one that is greedy of gain; who taketh away the life of its owners.
Proverbs 8:36But he that sinneth against me wrongeth his own soul: all they that hate me love death.
Proverbs 20:2The fear of a king is as the roaring of a lion: whoever provoketh him to anger sinneth against his own soul.
Mark 11:17And he taught, saying to them, Is it not written, My house shall be called by all nations the house of prayer? but ye have made it a den 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 →