Proverbs 29:24
The partner of a thief hates his own life; he hears the curse, but discloses nothing.
In context
21 Whoever pampers his servant from childhood will in the end find him his heir. 22 A man of wrath stirs up strife, and one given to anger causes much transgression. 23 One’s pride will bring him low, but he who is lowly in spirit will obtain honor. 24 The partner of a thief hates his own life; he hears the curse, but discloses nothing.
25 The fear of man lays a snare, but whoever trusts in the Lord is safe. 26 Many seek the face of a ruler, but it is from the Lord that a man gets justice. 27 An unjust man is an abomination to the righteous, but one whose way is straight is an abomination to the wicked.
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- KJV King James Version
— Proverbs 29:24 in the KJV
Whoso is partner with a thief hateth his own soul: He heareth cursing, and bewrayeth it not.
- NIV New International Version
— Proverbs 29:24 in the NIV
The accomplices of thieves are their own enemies; they are put under oath and dare not testify.