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. "
— Proverbs 24:24, Catholic Public Domain Version
“He that saith unto the wicked, Thou art righteous; him shall the people curse, nations shall abhor him:”
“He that saith unto the wicked, Thou art righteous, Peoples shall curse him, 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 the Lord, as well as the king. And do not mingle with detractors.
For their perdition shall rise up suddenly. And who knows what ruin will be for each of them?
Likewise, these things are for the wise. It is not good to base judgment on knowledge of character.
Those who say to the impious, “You are just,” shall be cursed by the people, and the tribes shall detest them.
Those who argue against the impious shall be praised, and a blessing shall come upon them.
He shall kiss the lips, who responds with upright words.
Prepare your outdoor work, and diligently cultivate your field, so that afterward, you may build your house.