Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Whoever says to the guilty, “You are innocent,” will be cursed by peoples and denounced by nations. New Living Translation A judge who says to the wicked, “You are innocent,” will be cursed by many people and denounced by the nations. English Standard Version Whoever says to the wicked, “You are in the right,” will be cursed by peoples, abhorred by nations, Berean Standard Bible Whoever tells the guilty, “You are innocent”—peoples will curse him, and nations will denounce him; King James Bible He that saith unto the wicked, Thou art righteous; him shall the people curse, nations shall abhor him: New King James Version He who says to the wicked, “You are righteous,” Him the people will curse; Nations will abhor him. New American Standard Bible One who says to the wicked, “You are righteous,” Peoples will curse him, nations will scold him; NASB 1995 He who says to the wicked, “You are righteous,” Peoples will curse him, nations will abhor him; NASB 1977 He who says to the wicked, “You are righteous,” Peoples will curse him, nations will abhor him; Legacy Standard Bible He who says to the wicked, “You are righteous,” Peoples will curse him, nations will be indignant with him; Amplified Bible He who says to the wicked, “You are righteous,” Peoples will curse him, nations will denounce him; Christian Standard Bible Whoever says to the guilty, “You are innocent” — peoples will curse him, and nations will denounce him; Holman Christian Standard Bible Whoever says to the guilty, “You are innocent"— people will curse him, and tribes will denounce him; American Standard Version He that saith unto the wicked, Thou art righteous, Peoples shall curse him, nations shall abhor him; Contemporary English Version If you let the guilty go free, people of all nations will hate and curse you. English Revised Version He that saith unto the wicked, Thou art righteous; peoples shall curse him, nations shall abhor him: GOD'S WORD® Translation Whoever says to a guilty person, "You are innocent," will be cursed by people and condemned by nations. Good News Translation If they pronounce a guilty person innocent, they will be cursed and hated by everyone. International Standard Version Whoever says to the wicked, "You're in the right," will be cursed by people and hated by nations. Majority Standard Bible Whoever tells the guilty, ?You are innocent??peoples will curse him, and nations will denounce him; NET Bible The one who says to the guilty, "You are innocent," peoples will curse him, and nations will denounce him. New Heart English Bible He who says to the wicked, "You are righteous;" peoples shall curse him, and nations shall abhor him-- Webster's Bible Translation He that saith to the wicked, Thou art righteous; him shall the people curse, nations shall abhor him: World English Bible He who says to the wicked, “You are righteous,” peoples will curse him, and nations will abhor him— Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionWhoever is saying to the wicked, “You [are] righteous,” "" Peoples execrate him—nations abhor him. Young's Literal Translation Whoso is saying to the wicked, 'Thou art righteous,' Peoples execrate him -- nations abhor him. Smith's Literal Translation He saying to the unjust, Thou art just; peoples shall curse him, and nations shall curse him: Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleThey that say to the wicked man: Thou art just: shall be cursed by the people, and the tribes shall abhor them. Catholic Public Domain Version Those who say to the impious, “You are just,” shall be cursed by the people, and the tribes shall detest them. New American Bible Whoever says to the guilty party, “You are innocent,” will be cursed by nations, scorned by peoples; New Revised Standard Version Whoever says to the wicked, “You are innocent,” will be cursed by peoples, abhorred by nations; Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleNor to say to a wicked man, You are righteous; him shall the people curse, and nations shall abhor him. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated Neither to say to the evil, "You are righteous"; the nations will curse such, and the peoples will revile him. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917He that saith unto the wicked: 'Thou art righteous', Peoples shall curse him, nations shall execrate him; Brenton Septuagint Translation He that says of the ungodly, He is righteous, shall be cursed by peoples, and hateful among the nations. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Further Sayings of the Wise23These also are sayings of the wise: To show partiality in judgment is not good. 24Whoever tells the guilty, “You are innocent”— peoples will curse him, and nations will denounce him; 25but it will go well with those who convict the guilty, and rich blessing will come upon them.… Cross References Isaiah 5:20 Woe to those who call evil good and good evil, who turn darkness to light and light to darkness, who replace bitter with sweet and sweet with bitter. Isaiah 10:1-2 Woe to those who enact unjust statutes and issue oppressive decrees, / to deprive the poor of fair treatment and withhold justice from the oppressed of My people, to make widows their prey and orphans their plunder. Micah 3:9-11 Now hear this, O leaders of the house of Jacob and rulers of the house of Israel, who despise justice and pervert all that is right, / who build Zion with bloodshed and Jerusalem with iniquity. / Her leaders judge for a bribe, her priests teach for a price, and her prophets practice divination for money. Yet they lean upon the LORD, saying, “Is not the LORD among us? No disaster can come upon us.” Habakkuk 1:4 Therefore the law is paralyzed, and justice never goes forth. For the wicked hem in the righteous, so that justice is perverted. Exodus 23:7-8 Stay far away from a false accusation. Do not kill the innocent or the just, for I will not acquit the guilty. / Do not accept a bribe, for a bribe blinds those who see and twists the words of the righteous. Deuteronomy 16:19 Do not deny justice or show partiality. Do not accept a bribe, for a bribe blinds the eyes of the wise and twists the words of the righteous. Leviticus 19:15 You must not pervert justice; you must not show partiality to the poor or favoritism to the rich; you are to judge your neighbor fairly. 1 Samuel 8:3 But his sons did not walk in his ways; they turned aside toward dishonest gain, accepting bribes and perverting justice. Psalm 82:2-4 “How long will you judge unjustly and show partiality to the wicked? Selah / Defend the cause of the weak and fatherless; uphold the rights of the afflicted and oppressed. / Rescue the weak and needy; save them from the hand of the wicked. Job 34:17-19 Could one who hates justice govern? Will you condemn the just and mighty One, / who says to kings, ‘You are worthless!’ and to nobles, ‘You are wicked,’ / who is not partial to princes and does not favor rich over poor? For they are all the work of His hands. Matthew 23:23 Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, you hypocrites! You pay tithes of mint, dill, and cumin. But you have disregarded the weightier matters of the law: justice, mercy, and faithfulness. You should have practiced the latter, without neglecting the former. Luke 11:42 Woe to you Pharisees! For you pay tithes of mint, rue, and every herb, but you disregard justice and the love of God. You should have practiced the latter without neglecting the former. James 2:9 But if you show favoritism, you sin and are convicted by the law as transgressors. Romans 1:32 Although they know God’s righteous decree that those who do such things are worthy of death, they not only continue to do these things, but also approve of those who practice them. Romans 2:1-3 You, therefore, have no excuse, you who pass judgment on another. For on whatever grounds you judge the other, you are condemning yourself, because you who pass judgment do the same things. / And we know that God’s judgment against those who do such things is based on truth. / So when you, O man, pass judgment on others, yet do the same things, do you think you will escape God’s judgment? Treasury of Scripture He that said to the wicked, You are righteous; him shall the people curse, nations shall abhor him: that Proverbs 17:15 He that justifieth the wicked, and he that condemneth the just, even they both are abomination to the LORD. Exodus 23:6,7 Thou shalt not wrest the judgment of thy poor in his cause… Isaiah 5:20,23 Woe unto them that call evil good, and good evil; that put darkness for light, and light for darkness; that put bitter for sweet, and sweet for bitter! … him shall Proverbs 11:26 He that withholdeth corn, the people shall curse him: but blessing shall be upon the head of him that selleth it. Proverbs 28:27 He that giveth unto the poor shall not lack: but he that hideth his eyes shall have many a curse. Proverbs 30:10 Accuse not a servant unto his master, lest he curse thee, and thou be found guilty. Jump to Previous Abhor Abhorred Curse Cursed Denounce Evil-Doer Execrate Guilty Hated Innocent Nations Peoples Righteous Upright WickedJump to Next Abhor Abhorred Curse Cursed Denounce Evil-Doer Execrate Guilty Hated Innocent Nations Peoples Righteous Upright WickedProverbs 24 1. Precepts and WarningsWhoever tells the guilty, “You are innocent” This phrase addresses the issue of justice and integrity. In biblical context, justice is a central theme, as seen in Deuteronomy 16:19, which warns against perverting justice. The act of declaring the guilty as innocent is a direct violation of God's law, which demands honesty and fairness. This reflects the broader biblical principle that God is a God of justice (Isaiah 30:18). The cultural context of ancient Israel placed a high value on community integrity, and leaders were expected to uphold justice. This phrase also foreshadows the ultimate justice brought by Jesus Christ, who will judge the living and the dead (2 Timothy 4:1). peoples will curse him, and nations will denounce him; Persons / Places / Events 1. The GuiltyRefers to individuals who have committed wrongdoing or sin. In the context of this proverb, it highlights those who are clearly guilty of an offense. 2. The Innocent While not directly mentioned, the concept of innocence is implied as the opposite of guilt. The proverb warns against declaring the guilty as innocent. 3. Peoples and Nations These terms represent the broader community or society that reacts negatively to injustice. They symbolize the collective moral conscience that denounces false judgments. Teaching Points The Importance of JusticeUpholding justice is a biblical mandate. Declaring the guilty as innocent undermines the moral fabric of society and goes against God's standards. Consequences of Injustice The proverb warns that societal and national repercussions follow when justice is perverted. This serves as a reminder of the broader impact of our actions. Moral Integrity Christians are called to maintain integrity by standing for truth and justice, even when it is unpopular or difficult. Discernment in Judgment Believers must seek wisdom and discernment from God to judge rightly and avoid the pitfalls of false declarations. Accountability to God Ultimately, God is the righteous judge, and we are accountable to Him for our judgments and actions.Verse 24. - He that saith unto the wicked, Thou art righteous. The judge is supposed to be acquitting a guilty person. Him shall the people curse. The Hebrew is "peoples," as Septuagint and Vulgate, maledicient eis populi. Nations shall abhor him. Not individuals, nor families only, but the whole community, wherever such an iniquitous ruler is found, shall execrate and hate him. The voice of the people is universally against him; no one is so blind and degraded as openly to applaud his nets. The verb nakab, "to curse," means primarily "to bore or pierce;" hence some have translated it here, "him shall the peoples stab." But the word is used in the sense of distinguishing by a mark or brand, and thence passes into the sense of cursing, as at Proverbs 11:26; Leviticus 24:11; Job 3:8. In Proverbs 17:15 the unjust judge is called an abomination to the Lord. In this case the vox populi is vox Dei. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Whoever tellsאֹ֤מֵ֨ר ׀ (’ō·mêr) Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular Strong's 559: To utter, say the guilty, לְרָשָׁע֮ (lə·rā·šā‘) Preposition-l | Adjective - masculine singular Strong's 7563: Wrong, an, bad person “You אָ֥תָּה (’āt·tāh) Pronoun - second person masculine singular Strong's 859: Thou and thee, ye and you are innocent”— צַדִּ֪יק (ṣad·dîq) Adjective - masculine singular Strong's 6662: Just, righteous peoples עַמִּ֑ים (‘am·mîm) Noun - masculine plural Strong's 5971: A people, a tribe, troops, attendants, a flock will curse him, יִקְּבֻ֥הוּ (yiq·qə·ḇu·hū) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine plural | third person masculine singular Strong's 5344: To puncture and nations לְאֻמִּֽים׃ (lə·’um·mîm) Noun - masculine plural Strong's 3816: A community will denounce him; יִזְעָמ֥וּהוּ (yiz·‘ā·mū·hū) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine plural | third person masculine singular Strong's 2194: To foam at the mouth, to be enraged Links Proverbs 24:24 NIVProverbs 24:24 NLT Proverbs 24:24 ESV Proverbs 24:24 NASB Proverbs 24:24 KJV Proverbs 24:24 BibleApps.com Proverbs 24:24 Biblia Paralela Proverbs 24:24 Chinese Bible Proverbs 24:24 French Bible Proverbs 24:24 Catholic Bible OT Poetry: Proverbs 24:24 He who says to the wicked You (Prov. 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