Old Testament · SCRIPTURE
Proverbs 24:24
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Berean Standard Bible
Whoever tells the guilty, “You are innocent”—peoples will curse him, and nations will denounce him;
King James Version
He that saith unto the wicked, Thou [art] righteous; him shall the people curse, nations shall abhor him:
World English Bible
He who says to the wicked, “You are righteous,” peoples will curse him, and nations will abhor him—
American Standard Version
He that saith unto the wicked, Thou art righteous, Peoples shall curse him, nations shall abhor him;
Berean Literal Bible
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Proverbs 24
22 For they will bring sudden destruction. Who knows what ruin they can bring?
23 These also are sayings of the wise: To show partiality in judgment is not good.
25 but it will go well with those who convict the guilty, and rich blessing will come upon them.
26 An honest answer given is like a kiss on the lips.
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