💡WEB · Proverbs 29:24
What does Proverbs 29:24 mean?
"Whoever is an accomplice of a thief is an enemy of his own soul. He takes an oath, but dares not testify."
— Proverbs 29:24 (World English Bible)
Surrounding context
He who pampers his servant from youth will have him become a son in the end.
An angry man stirs up strife, and a wrathful man abounds in sin.
A man’s pride brings him low, but one of lowly spirit gains honor.
Whoever is an accomplice of a thief is an enemy of his own soul. He takes an oath, but dares not testify.
The fear of man proves to be a snare, but whoever puts his trust in Yahweh is kept safe.
Many seek the ruler’s favor, but a man’s justice comes from Yahweh.
A dishonest man detests the righteous, and the upright in their ways detest the wicked.
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