King James Version
What Does Proverbs 29:24 Mean?
“Whoso is partner with a thief hateth his own soul: he heareth cursing, and bewrayeth it not.”
Context
22
An angry man stirreth up strife, and a furious man aboundeth in transgression.
23
A man's pride shall bring him low: but honour shall uphold the humble in spirit.
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Whoso is partner with a thief hateth his own soul: he heareth cursing, and bewrayeth it not.
25
The fear of man bringeth a snare: but whoso putteth his trust in the LORD shall be safe. safe: Heb. set on high
26
Many seek the ruler's favour; but every man's judgment cometh from the LORD. the ruler's: Heb. the face of a ruler
Commentary
Ellicott’s Commentary for English Readers(24) **Hateth his own soul.**—See above on Proverbs 1:19.
**He heareth cursing.—**Rather, *the oath *or adjuration of the judge that anyone cognisant of the theft shall give information with regard to it. He hears and remains silent, and thus becoming the accomplice of the thief, he shares his punishment.
Charles John Ellicott (1819–1905). Public Domain.
Historical Context
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Theological Significance
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