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Proverbs 29:24 - Meaning and Application
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Translation: King James Version
" Whoso is partner with a thief hateth his own soul: he heareth cursing, and bewrayeth "
Proverbs 29:24
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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.
24 Whoso is partner with a thief hateth his own soul: he heareth cursing, and bewrayeth
25 The fear of man bringeth a snare: but whoso putteth his trust in the LORD shall be safe.
26 Many seek the ruler's favour; but every man's judgment cometh from the LORD.
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Here we see what sin and ruin people bring on themselves when they are drawn in by sinners’ enticements. They take on great guilt. Whoever joins with robbers and cheats, and shares their cause, is guilty with them (Proverbs 1:11). The one who receives stolen gain is as bad as the thief. And when a person is drawn into the crime, he is also drawn into hiding it, even by the worst lies and curses. They hear the warning of an oath to tell the whole truth, but they still refuse to confess.
They also rush toward their own ruin. In that sense, they hate their own souls, because they freely choose what will surely destroy them. See how foolish sin makes people. They love death, which is the most terrible thing, and they hate their own souls, which are the most precious thing they have.
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Proverbs 29:1
"He, that being often reproved hardeneth his neck, shall suddenly be destroyed, and that without remedy."
Proverbs 29:2
"When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice: but when the wicked beareth rule, the people mourn."
Proverbs 29:3
"Whoso loveth wisdom rejoiceth his father: but he that keepeth company with harlots spendeth his substance."
Proverbs 29:4
"The king by judgment establisheth the land: but he that receiveth gifts overthroweth"
Proverbs 29:5
"A man that flattereth his neighbour spreadeth a net for his feet."
Proverbs 29:6
"In the transgression of an evil man there is a snare: but the righteous doth sing and rejoice."
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