Parallel Verses
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.
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.
International Standard Version
Whoever steals from his father or mother but claims, "It's no sin," is a companion to someone who demolishes.
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.
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
He who [appropriately] reprimands a [wise] man will afterward find more favor
Than he who flatters with the tongue.
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.
An arrogant and greedy man stirs up strife,
But he who trusts in the Lord will be blessed and prosper.
Cross References
Proverbs 18:9
He who is careless in his work
Is a brother to him who destroys.
Proverbs 19:26
He who assaults his father and chases away his mother
Is a son who brings shame and disgrace.
Judges 17:2
And he said to his mother, “The eleven hundred pieces of silver which were taken from you, about which you cursed [the thief] and also spoke about in my hearing, behold, the silver is with me; I took it.” And his mother said, “Blessed be my son before the Lord.”
Proverbs 13:20
He who walks [as a companion] with wise men will be wise,
But the companions of [conceited, dull-witted] fools [are fools themselves and] will experience harm.
Proverbs 28:7
He who keeps the law [of God and man] is a wise and discerning son,
But he who is a companion of gluttons humiliates his father [and himself].
Matthew 15:4-6