Parallel Verses
International Standard Version
Whoever steals from his father or mother but claims, "It's no sin," is a companion to someone who demolishes.
New American Standard Bible
And says, “It is not a transgression,”
Is the
King James Version
Whoso robbeth his father or his mother, and saith, It is no transgression; the same is the companion of a destroyer.
Holman Bible
and says, “That’s no sin,”
is a companion to a man who destroys.
A Conservative Version
He who robs his father or his mother, and says, It is no transgression, the same is the companion of a destroyer.
American Standard Version
Whoso robbeth his father or his mother, and saith, It is no transgression, The same is the companion of a destroyer.
Amplified
He who robs his father or his mother
And says, “This is no sin,”
Is [not only a thief but also] the companion of a man who destroys.
Bible in Basic English
He who takes from his father or his mother what is theirs by right, and says, It is no sin; is the same as a taker of life.
Darby Translation
Whoso robbeth his father and his mother, and saith, It is no transgression, the same is the companion of a destroyer.
Julia Smith Translation
He stripping his father and his mother, and saying, No transgression; is companion to a man destroying.
King James 2000
Whosoever robs his father or his mother, and says, It is no transgression; the same is the companion of a destroyer.
Lexham Expanded Bible
He who robs his father and his mother and says, "There is no crime," is partner to a man who corrupts.
Modern King James verseion
Whoever robs his father or his mother and says, It is no sin; he shall be a companion to a destroyer.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
Who so robbeth his father and mother, and sayeth it is no sin; the same is like unto a murderer.
NET Bible
The one who robs his father and mother and says, "There is no transgression," is a companion to the one who destroys.
New Heart English Bible
Whoever robs his father or his mother, and says, "It's not wrong." He is a partner with a destroyer.
The Emphasized Bible
He that robbeth his father or his mother, and saith, It is no transgression, companion, is he to one who wasteth.
Webster
He that robbeth his father or his mother, and saith, It is no transgression; the same is the companion of a destroyer.
World English Bible
Whoever robs his father or his mother, and says, "It's not wrong." He is a partner with a destroyer.
Youngs Literal Translation
Whoso is robbing his father, or his mother, And is saying, 'It is not transgression,' A companion he is to a destroyer.
Themes
wicked Children » Their guilt in robbing parents
Company » Who is the companion of a destroyer
Interlinear
Gazal
'ab
Word Count of 20 Translations in Proverbs 28:24
Verse Info
Context Readings
All About Life
23 Whoever rebukes a man will later on find more favor than someone who flatters with his words. 24 Whoever steals from his father or mother but claims, "It's no sin," is a companion to someone who demolishes. 25 An arrogant man stirs up dissension, but anyone who trusts in the LORD prospers.
Cross References
Proverbs 18:9
Whoever is lazy regarding his work is also a brother to the master of destruction.
Proverbs 19:26
Whoever mistreats his father and alienates his mother is a son who brings both shame and disrespect.
Judges 17:2
He told his mother, "Do you remember those 1,100 silver coins that were stolen from you and about which you uttered a curse when I could hear it? Well, I have the silver. I took it." So she replied, "May my son be blessed by the LORD."
Proverbs 13:20
Whoever keeps company with the wise becomes wise, but the companion of fools suffers harm.
Proverbs 28:7
Whoever keeps the Law is a discerning son, but whoever keeps company with gluttons brings shame to his father.
Matthew 15:4-6
Because God said, "You are to honor your father and your mother,' and, "Whoever curses father or mother must certainly be put to death.'