Proverbs 24:24
24 He that saith unto the wicked, Thou art righteous; him shall the people curse, nations shall abhor him:
Other Translations of Proverbs 24:24
New International Version
24 Whoever says to the guilty, "You are innocent," will be cursed by peoples and denounced by nations.
English Standard Version
24 Whoever says to the wicked, "You are in the right," will be cursed by peoples, abhorred by nations,
The Message
24 Whoever whitewashes the wicked gets a black mark in the history books,
New King James Version
24 He who says to the wicked, "You are righteous," Him the people will curse; Nations will abhor him.
New Living Translation
24 A judge who says to the wicked, "You are innocent," will be cursed by many people and denounced by the nations.
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Matthew Henry's Commentary on Proverbs 24:24
Commentary on Proverbs 24:23-26
(Read Proverbs 24:23-26)
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.