Proverbs 24:24 bbe — He who says to the evil-doer, You are upright, will be cursed by peoples and hated by nations.

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"He who says to the evil-doer, You are upright, will be cursed by peoples and hated by nations."

— Proverbs 24:24, Bible in Basic English

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KJV
“He that saith unto the wicked, Thou art righteous; him shall the people curse, nations shall abhor him:”
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ASV
“He that saith unto the wicked, Thou art righteous, Peoples shall curse him, nations shall abhor him; ”
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Proverbs 24 — Context

My son, go in fear of the Lord and the king: have nothing to do with those who are in high positions:

For their downfall will come suddenly; and who has knowledge of the destruction of those in high positions?

These are more sayings of the wise: To have respect for a person's position when judging is not good.

He who says to the evil-doer, You are upright, will be cursed by peoples and hated by nations.

But those who say sharp words to him will have delight, and a blessing of good will come on them.

He gives a kiss with his lips who gives a right answer.

Put your work in order outside, and make it ready in the field; and after that, see to the building of your house.

Proverbs 24:24 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Proverbs 24:24 say?

Proverbs 24:24 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “He who says to the evil-doer, You are upright, will be cursed by peoples and hated by nations.”

Where is Proverbs 24:24 in the Bible?

Proverbs 24:24 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Proverbs, chapter 24, verse 24.

Who wrote Proverbs?

Proverbs is traditionally attributed to Solomon (primarily), with sections by Agur and Lemuel. It was written c. 970–700 BC.

What is the book of Proverbs about?

Proverbs is practical wisdom for everyday life — short, vivid sayings on speech, work, money, friendship, sex, parenting, and the fear of the LORD. It teaches that wisdom is not mere cleverness but a way of walking with God in a complicated world.

What are the major themes of Proverbs?

Proverbs explores themes including Wisdom, Folly, Fear of the LORD, Discipline, Speech, Diligence. These themes shape the meaning and context of Proverbs 24:24.

What translation should I read Proverbs 24:24 in?

Proverbs 24:24 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.

How can I memorize Proverbs 24:24?

Proverbs 24:24 reads (BBE): “He who says to the evil-doer, You are upright, will be cursed by peoples and hated by nations.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.

Proverbs 24:24 bbe — He who says to the evil-doer, You are upright, will be cursed by peoples and hated by nations.

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