New American Standard Bible 1995
Proverbs 24:24
Proverbs 24:24 in other versions
- King James Version (KJV)He that saith unto the wicked, Thou art righteous; him shall the people curse, nations shall abhor him:
- New International Version (NIV)Whoever says to the guilty, “You are innocent,” will be cursed by peoples and denounced by nations.
- English Standard Version (ESV)Whoever says to the wicked, "You are in the right," will be cursed by peoples, abhorred by nations,
- New King James Version (NKJV)He who says to the wicked, “You are righteous,” Him the people will curse; Nations will abhor him.
Context of Proverbs 24:24
22For their calamity will rise suddenly, And who knows the ruin that comes from both of them? 23These also are sayings of the wise. To show partiality in judgment is not good. He who says to the wicked, “You are righteous,” Peoples will curse him, nations will abhor him; 25But to those who rebuke the wicked will be delight, And a good blessing will come upon them. 26He kisses the lips Who gives a right answer.
Read all of Proverbs 24Proverbs 24:24 word by word
אֹ֤מֵ֨ר׀ לְרָשָׁע֮ צַדִּ֪יק אָ֥תָּה יִקְּבֻ֥הוּ עַמִּ֑ים יִזְעָמ֥וּהוּ לְאֻמִּֽים׃Read the interlinear
Cross-references for Proverbs 24:24
- Proverbs 17:15He who justifies the wicked and he who condemns the righteous, Both of them alike are an abomination to the Lord.
- Exodus 23:6“You shall not pervert the justice due to your needy brother in his dispute.
- Isaiah 5:20Woe to those who call evil good, and good evil; Who substitute darkness for light and light for darkness; Who substitute bitter for sweet and sweet for bitter!
- Jeremiah 6:13“For from the least of them even to the greatest of them, Everyone is greedy for gain, And from the prophet even to the priest Everyone deals falsely.
- Jeremiah 8:10Therefore I will give their wives to others, Their fields to new owners; Because from the least even to the greatest Everyone is greedy for gain; From the prophet even to the priest Everyone practices deceit.
- Ezekiel 13:22Because you disheartened the righteous with falsehood when I did not cause him grief, but have encouraged the wicked not to turn from his wicked way and preserve his life,
- Proverbs 11:26He who withholds grain, the people will curse him, But blessing will be on the head of him who sells it.
- Proverbs 28:27He who gives to the poor will never want, But he who shuts his eyes will have many curses.
- Proverbs 30:10Do not slander a slave to his master, Or he will curse you and you will be found guilty.
- Isaiah 66:24“Then they will go forth and look On the corpses of the men Who have transgressed against Me. For their worm will not die And their fire will not be quenched; And they will be an abhorrence to all mankind.”
Commentaries on Proverbs 24:24
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 23-26Verses 23-26 The wisdom God giveth, renders a man fit for his station. Every one who finds the benefit of the right answer, will be attached to him that gave it.Read the comment
- Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 23-25Saying 1: Wise people make fair judgments (see Proverbs 6:19; 12:17; 19:28; 24:28–29; 25:18).Read the comment
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 24-2524-25. of which an example is justifying the wicked, to which is opposed, rebuking him, which has a blessing.Read the comment
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Notes
- 1. Proverbs 24:24 Prov 17:15; Is 5:23 ↩
- 2. Proverbs 24:24 Prov 11:26 ↩
Commentaries on Proverbs 24
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
- Tyndale Open Study Notes
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
- Rashi on Tanakh
- Keil & Delitzsch Commentary
- John Wesley’s Notes
- Darby Translation Notes
- Geneva Bible Translation Notes
- Kingcomments
- Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
- Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
- Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
- Original Douay–Rheims Annotations
- Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
- EGW Writings
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