American Standard Version
"He that saith unto the wicked, Thou art righteous, Peoples shall curse him, nations shall abhor him; "
— Proverbs 24:24, American Standard Version
“He that saith unto the wicked, Thou art righteous; him shall the people curse, nations shall abhor him:”
“He who says to the wicked, "You are righteous;" peoples shall curse him, and nations shall abhor him--”
“The one who says to the guilty,“You are innocent,” peoples will curse him, and nations will denounce him.”
“They that say to the wicked man: Thou art just: shall be cursed by the people, and the tribes shall abhor them.”
“He who says to the evil-doer, You are upright, will be cursed by peoples and hated by nations.”
“He that saith unto the wicked, Thou art righteous; him shall the people curse, nations shall abhor him:”
My son, fear thou Jehovah and the king; And company not with them that are given to change:
For their calamity shall rise suddenly; And the destruction from them both, who knoweth it?
These also aresayingsof the wise. To have respect of persons in judgment is not good.
He that saith unto the wicked, Thou art righteous, Peoples shall curse him, nations shall abhor him;
But to them that rebukehim shall be delight, And a good blessing shall come upon them.
He kisseth the lips Who giveth a right answer.
Prepare thy work without, And make it ready for thee in the field; And afterwards build thy house.