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Proverbs 29:24

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24A thief’s partner is his own worst enemy. He will be punished if he tells the truth in court, and God will curse him if he doesn’t.

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ESVEnglish Standard Version

The partner of a thief hates his own life;

he hears the curse, but discloses nothing.

NIVNew International Version (2011)

The accomplices of thieves are their own enemies;

they are put under oath and dare not testify.

CSBChristian Standard Bible

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

he hears the curse but will not testify.

NLTNew Living Translation

If you assist a thief, you only hurt yourself.

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

LEBThe Lexham English Bible

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

a curse he will hear, but not disclose.

KJV 1900King James Version

Whoso is partner with a thief hateth his own soul:

He heareth cursing, and bewrayeth it not.