Proverbs 29:24
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Proverbs 29:24 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Proverbs 29:24 is a verse from the book of Proverbs in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "Whoso is partner with a thief hateth his own soul: he heareth cursing, and bewrayeth it not." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Proverbs 29:24 — KJV
“Whoso is partner with a thief hateth his own soul: he heareth cursing, and bewrayeth it not.”
— Proverbs 29:24 (KJV)
Proverbs 29:24 in Context — About the Book of Proverbs
Proverbs is distilled wisdom for ordinary decisions — money, words, work, friendship, marriage, anger, and the tongue. Its premise is simple: the fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom. Thirty-one chapters make it the classic one-chapter-a-day book for praying through daily choices.
Cross-References for Proverbs 29:24
“Behold, he is hid now in some pit, or in some other place: and it will come to pass, when some of them be overthrown at the first, that whosoever heareth it will say, There is a slaughter among the people that follow Absalom. overthrown: Heb. fallen”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 29:24: whoso, own, heareth
“Then whosoever heareth the sound of the trumpet, and taketh not warning; if the sword come, and take him away, his blood shall be upon his own head. whosoever...: Heb. he that hearing heareth”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 29:24: whoso, own, heareth
“But whoso committeth adultery with a woman lacketh understanding: he that doeth it destroyeth his own soul. understanding: Heb. heart”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 29:24: whoso, own, soul
“He that refuseth instruction despiseth his own soul: but he that heareth reproof getteth understanding. instruction: or, correction heareth: or, obeyeth getteth...: Heb. possesseth an heart”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 29:24: own, soul, heareth
“The fear of a king is as the roaring of a lion: whoso provoketh him to anger sinneth against his own soul.”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 29:24: whoso, own, soul
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