24 To be a thief’s partner is to hate oneself;
he hears the curse but will not testify.(A)

25 The fear of mankind is a snare,(B)
but the one who trusts in the Lord is protected.[a](C)

26 Many desire a ruler’s favor,(D)
but a person receives justice from the Lord.(E)

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Footnotes

  1. 29:25 Lit raised high

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