Proverbs 29:24-26

Living Bible

²⁴A man who assists a thief must really hate himself! For he knows the consequence but does it anyway.

²⁵Fear of man is a dangerous trap, but to trust in God means safety.

²⁶Do you want justice? Don’t fawn on the judge, but ask the Lord for it!

Proverbs 29:24-26

New International Version

²⁴The accomplices of thieves are their own enemies;
they are put under oath and dare not testify.^(A)

²⁵Fear^(B) of man will prove to be a snare,
but whoever trusts in the Lord^(C) is kept safe.^(D)

²⁶Many seek an audience with a ruler,^(E)
but it is from the Lord that one gets justice.^(F)

²⁴Whoso is partner with a thief hateth his own soul: he heareth cursing, and bewrayeth it not.

²⁵The fear of man bringeth a snare: but whoso putteth his trust in the Lord shall be safe.

²⁶Many seek the ruler's favour; but every man's judgment cometh from the Lord.

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