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24 To be a partner of a thief is to hate one’s own life;
    one hears the victim’s curse, but discloses nothing.[a]
25 The fear of others[b] lays a snare,
    but one who trusts in the Lord is secure.
26 Many seek the favour of a ruler,
    but it is from the Lord that one gets justice.

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Footnotes

  1. Proverbs 29:24 Meaning of Heb uncertain
  2. Proverbs 29:25 Or human fear

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