24 The accomplices of thieves are their own enemies;

they are put under oath and dare not testify.

25 Fear of man will prove to be a snare,

but whoever trusts in the Lord is kept safe.

24 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.

24 If you assist a thief, you only hurt yourself.

You are sworn to tell the truth, but you dare not testify.

25 Fearing people is a dangerous trap,

but trusting the Lord means safety.

24 Whoever is a partner with a thief hates his own life;

He swears to tell the truth, but reveals nothing.

25 The fear of man brings a snare,

But whoever trusts in the Lord shall be safe.

24 Partners of thieves are their own worst enemies.

If they have to testify in court, they are afraid to say anything.

25 Being afraid of people can get you into trouble,

but if you trust the Lord, you will be safe.

24 Whoso is partner with a thief hateth his own soul;

He heareth the adjuration and uttereth nothing.

25 The fear of man bringeth a snare;

But whoso putteth his trust in Jehovah shall be safe.

24 Whoso shareth with a thief hateth his own soul: he heareth the adjuration, and declareth not.

25 The fear of man bringeth a snare; but whoso putteth his confidence in Jehovah is protected.

24 Whoever is a thief’s partner hates his own life. 

He will not testify under oath. 

25 A person’s fear sets a trap ⸤for him⸥, 

but one who trusts the Lord is safe. 

24 To be a thief’s partner is to hate oneself;

he hears the curse but will not testify.

25 The fear of man is a snare,

but the one who trusts in the Lord is protected.

24 To be a partner of a thief is to hate one’s own life;

one hears the victim’s curse, but discloses nothing.

25 The fear of others lays a snare,

but one who trusts in the Lord is secure.

24 Being a partner with a thief is hating one’s life;

a curse he will hear, but not disclose.

25 The fear of a person will lay a snare,

but he who trusts in Yahweh will be secure.

24 Anyone who helps a thief is his own enemy.

When he is put under oath, he doesn’t dare give witness.

25 If you are afraid of people, it will trap you.

But if you trust in the Lord, he will keep you safe.

24 He who is a partner with a thief hates his own life;

He hears the oath but tells nothing.

25 The fear of man brings a snare,

But he who trusts in the Lord will be exalted.