Proverbs 29:24–25
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24Befriend an outlaw
and become an enemy to yourself.
When the victims cry out,
you’ll be included in their curses
if you’re a coward to their cause in court.
25The fear of human opinion disables;
trusting in God protects you from that.
Copyright 2005 Eugene H. Peterson.
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ESVEnglish Standard Version
The partner of a thief hates his own life;
he hears the curse, but discloses nothing.
The fear of man lays a snare,
but whoever trusts in the Lord is safe.
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NIVNew International Version (2011)
The accomplices of thieves are their own enemies;
they are put under oath and dare not testify.
Fear of man will prove to be a snare,
but whoever trusts in the Lord is kept safe.
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CSBChristian Standard Bible
To be a thief’s partner is to hate oneself;
he hears the curse but will not testify.
The fear of mankind is a snare,
but the one who trusts in the Lord is protected.
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NLTNew Living Translation
If you assist a thief, you only hurt yourself.
You are sworn to tell the truth, but you dare not testify.
Fearing people is a dangerous trap,
but trusting the Lord means safety.
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LEBThe Lexham English Bible
Being a partner with a thief is hating one’s life;
a curse he will hear, but not disclose.
The fear of a person will lay a snare,
but he who trusts in Yahweh will be secure.
Copyright 2012 Lexham Press
KJV 1900King James Version
Whoso is partner with a thief hateth his own soul:
He heareth cursing, and bewrayeth it not.
The fear of man bringeth a snare:
But whoso putteth his trust in the Lord shall be safe.
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