Parallel Verses
King James Version
Whoso robbeth his father or his mother, and saith, It is no transgression; the same is the companion of a destroyer.
New American Standard Bible
And says, “It is not a transgression,”
Is the
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.
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 He that rebuketh a man afterwards shall find more favour than he that flattereth with the tongue. 24 Whoso robbeth his father or his mother, and saith, It is no transgression; the same is the companion of a destroyer. 25 He that is of a proud heart stirreth up strife: but he that putteth his trust in the LORD shall be made fat.
Cross References
Proverbs 18:9
He also that is slothful in his work is brother to him that is a great waster.
Proverbs 19:26
He that wasteth his father, and chaseth away his mother, is a son that causeth shame, and bringeth reproach.
Judges 17:2
And he said unto his mother, The eleven hundred shekels of silver that were taken from thee, about which thou cursedst, and spakest of also in mine ears, behold, the silver is with me; I took it. And his mother said, Blessed be thou of the LORD, my son.
Proverbs 13:20
He that walketh with wise men shall be wise: but a companion of fools shall be destroyed.
Proverbs 28:7
Whoso keepeth the law is a wise son: but he that is a companion of riotous men shameth his father.
Matthew 15:4-6
For God commanded, saying, Honour thy father and mother: and, He that curseth father or mother, let him die the death.