Proverbs 28:24
24 Whoever robs their father or mother and says, "It's not wrong," is partner to one who destroys.
Other Translations of Proverbs 28:24
King James Version
24 Whoso robbeth his father or his mother, and saith, It is no transgression; the same is the companion of a destroyer.
English Standard Version
24 Whoever robs his father or his mother and says, "That is no transgression," is a companion to a man who destroys.
The Message
24 Anyone who robs father and mother and says, "So, what's wrong with that?" is worse than a pirate.
New King James Version
24 Whoever robs his father or his mother, And says, "It is no transgression," The same is companion to a destroyer.
New Living Translation
24 Anyone who steals from his father and mother and says, "What's wrong with that?" is no better than a murderer.
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Matthew Henry's Commentary on Proverbs 28:24
Commentary on Proverbs 28:24
(Read Proverbs 28:24)
Here is the wickedness of those who think it no sin to rob their parents, by wheedling them or threatening them, or by wasting what they have, and running into debt.