Proverbs 29:24 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

Whoso is partner with a thief hateth his own soul: he heareth cursing, and bewrayeth it not.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

Anyone who partners with a thief hates their own soul: they hear the curse against them in court, but don't speak up to defend themselves.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

This verse is warning that when you join with wrongdoers, you end up destroying yourself and can't even defend your own innocence.

📚 Historical Context

In ancient Israel's legal system, when someone was accused of a crime, a formal curse or oath was pronounced, and the guilty party was expected to confess under this solemn declaration. Someone who had partnered with thieves would hear this legal curse but couldn't speak up to defend themselves without incriminating their criminal associates.

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