Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Whoever robs their father or mother and says, “It’s not wrong,” is partner to one who destroys. New Living Translation Anyone who steals from his father and mother and says, “What’s wrong with that?” is no better than a murderer. English Standard Version Whoever robs his father or his mother and says, “That is no transgression,” is a companion to a man who destroys. Berean Standard Bible He who robs his father or mother, saying, “It is not wrong,” is a companion to the man who destroys. King James Bible Whoso robbeth his father or his mother, and saith, It is no transgression; the same is the companion of a destroyer. New King James Version Whoever robs his father or his mother, And says, “It is no transgression,” The same is companion to a destroyer. New American Standard Bible He who robs his father or his mother And says, “There is no wrong done,” Is the companion of a person who destroys. NASB 1995 He who robs his father or his mother And says, “It is not a transgression,” Is the companion of a man who destroys. NASB 1977 He who robs his father or his mother, And says, “It is not a transgression,” Is the companion of a man who destroys. Legacy Standard Bible He who robs his father or his mother And says, “It is not a transgression,” Is the companion of a man who destroys. Amplified Bible 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. Christian Standard Bible The one who robs his father or mother and says, “That’s no sin,” is a companion to a person who destroys. Holman Christian Standard Bible The one who robs his father or mother and says, “That’s no sin,” is a companion to a man who destroys. American Standard Version Whoso robbeth his father or his mother, and saith, It is no transgression, The same is the companion of a destroyer. Contemporary English Version If you cheat your parents and don't think it's wrong, you are a common thief. English Revised Version Whoso robbeth his father or his mother, and saith, It is no transgression; the same is the companion of a destroyer. GOD'S WORD® Translation The one who robs his father or his mother and says, "It isn't wrong!" is a companion to a vandal. Good News Translation Anyone who thinks it isn't wrong to steal from his parents is no better than a common thief. International Standard Version Whoever steals from his father or mother but claims, "It's no sin," is a companion to someone who demolishes. Majority Standard Bible He who robs his father or mother, saying, ?It is not wrong,? is a companion to the man who destroys. 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. Webster's Bible Translation 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,” is a partner with a destroyer. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionWhoever is robbing his father or his mother, "" And is saying, “It is not transgression,” "" He is a companion to a destroyer. Young's Literal Translation Whoso is robbing his father, or his mother, And is saying, 'It is not transgression,' A companion he is to a destroyer. Smith's Literal Translation He stripping his father and his mother, and saying, No transgression; is companion to a man destroying. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleHe that stealeth any thing from his father, or from his mother: and saith, This is no sin, is the partner of a murderer. Catholic Public Domain Version Whoever takes away anything from his father or mother, and who says, “This is not a sin,” is the associate of a murderer. New American Bible Whoever defrauds father or mother and says, “It is no sin,” is a partner to a brigand. New Revised Standard Version Anyone who robs father or mother and says, “That is no crime,” is partner to a thug. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleHe who robs his father or his mother and says, It is no transgression, the same is the companion of a wicked man. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated He that plunders his father and his mother and says, "I have no sin”, is a partner with an evil man. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Whoso robbeth his father or his mother, and saith: 'It is no transgression', The same is the companion of a destroyer. Brenton Septuagint Translation He that casts off father or mother, and thinks he sins not; the same is partaker with an ungodly man. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Boldness of the Righteous…23He who rebukes a man will later find more favor than one who flatters with his tongue. 24He who robs his father or mother, saying, “It is not wrong,” is a companion to the man who destroys. 25A greedy man stirs up strife, but he who trusts in the LORD will prosper.… Cross References Exodus 20:12 Honor your father and mother, so that your days may be long in the land that the LORD your God is giving you. Deuteronomy 27:16 ‘Cursed is he who dishonors his father or mother.’ And let all the people say, ‘Amen!’ Matthew 15:4 For God said, ‘Honor your father and mother’ and ‘Anyone who curses his father or mother must be put to death.’ Mark 7:10 For Moses said, ‘Honor your father and your mother’ and ‘Anyone who curses his father or mother must be put to death.’ Ephesians 6:1-3 Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right. / “Honor your father and mother” (which is the first commandment with a promise), / “that it may go well with you and that you may have a long life on the earth.” Proverbs 19:26 He who assaults his father or evicts his mother is a son who brings shame and disgrace. Proverbs 30:17 As for the eye that mocks a father and scorns obedience to a mother, may the ravens of the valley pluck it out and young vultures devour it. Leviticus 19:3 Each of you must respect his mother and father, and you must keep My Sabbaths. I am the LORD your God. 2 Timothy 3:2 For men will be lovers of themselves, lovers of money, boastful, arrogant, abusive, disobedient to their parents, ungrateful, unholy, Colossians 3:20 Children, obey your parents in everything, for this is pleasing to the Lord. Matthew 19:19 honor your father and mother, and love your neighbor as yourself.’” Luke 18:20 You know the commandments: ‘Do not commit adultery, do not murder, do not steal, do not bear false witness, honor your father and mother.’” Romans 1:30 slanderers, God-haters, insolent, arrogant, and boastful. They invent new forms of evil; they disobey their parents. Exodus 21:17 Anyone who curses his father or mother must surely be put to death. Proverbs 20:20 Whoever curses his father or mother, his lamp will be extinguished in deepest darkness. Treasury of Scripture Whoever robs his father or his mother, and said, It is no transgression; the same is the companion of a destroyer. robbeth 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. 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… the same Proverbs 28:7 Whoso keepeth the law is a wise son: but he that is a companion of riotous men shameth his father. Proverbs 13:20 He that walketh with wise men shall be wise: but a companion of fools shall be destroyed. Proverbs 18:9 He also that is slothful in his work is brother to him that is a great waster. a destroyer or a man destroying Jump to Previous Companion Destroyer Destroys Life Mother Partner Right Robbing Robs Sin Taker Theirs Transgression WrongJump to Next Companion Destroyer Destroys Life Mother Partner Right Robbing Robs Sin Taker Theirs Transgression WrongProverbs 28 1. general observations of impiety and integrityHe who robs his father or mother The phrase highlights a grievous sin that violates the fifth commandment, "Honor your father and your mother" (Exodus 20:12). In Hebrew culture, family was the cornerstone of society, and the act of robbing one's parents was not only a personal betrayal but a societal one. The Hebrew word for "robs" (גּוֹזֵל, gozel) implies a violent or deceitful taking, emphasizing the severity of the act. This phrase serves as a stark reminder of the importance of familial respect and the moral decay that occurs when one prioritizes personal gain over family loyalty. saying, 'It is not wrong,' is a companion to a man who destroys The companion of a destroyer.--Comp. Proverbs 18:9. Though the deed may be done secretly, yet he is no better than one who by open violence and wrong assails his neighbour. Verse 24. - Whoso robbeth his father or his mother (comp. Proverbs 19:26); taking from them what belongs to them. Septuagint, "He who casts off (ἀποβάλλεται) father or mother." And saith, It is no transgression. He salves his conscience by thinking all would be his ere long in the course of nature; or he uses the plea of Corban denounced by our Lord (Mark 7:11, etc.). The same is the companion of a destroyer (Proverbs 18:9); is no better than, stands in the position of, one who practises openly against his neighbour's life and property. He is a thief, and fails in the simplest duty. Vulgate, particeps homicidae est. There may be an allusion to the guilt incurred by a witness in concealing his knowledge of a crime, which is denounced in Leviticus 5:1 (comp. Judges 17:2).Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew He who robsגּוֹזֵ֤ל ׀ (gō·w·zêl) Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular Strong's 1497: To pluck off, to flay, strip, rob his father אָ֘בִ֤יו (’ā·ḇîw) Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 1: Father or mother, וְאִמּ֗וֹ (wə·’im·mōw) Conjunctive waw | Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 517: A mother, ) saying, וְאֹמֵ֥ר (wə·’ō·mêr) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular Strong's 559: To utter, say “It is not אֵֽין־ (’ên-) Adverb Strong's 369: A non-entity, a negative particle wrong,” פָּ֑שַׁע (pā·ša‘) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 6588: Transgression is a companion חָבֵ֥ר (ḥā·ḇêr) Adjective - masculine singular Strong's 2270: United, associate, companion to a man לְאִ֣ישׁ (lə·’îš) Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 376: A man as an individual, a male person who destroys. מַשְׁחִֽית׃ (maš·ḥîṯ) Verb - Hifil - Participle - masculine singular Strong's 7843: Perhaps to go to ruin Links Proverbs 28:24 NIVProverbs 28:24 NLT Proverbs 28:24 ESV Proverbs 28:24 NASB Proverbs 28:24 KJV Proverbs 28:24 BibleApps.com Proverbs 28:24 Biblia Paralela Proverbs 28:24 Chinese Bible Proverbs 28:24 French Bible Proverbs 28:24 Catholic Bible OT Poetry: Proverbs 28:24 Whoever robs his father or his mother (Prov. 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