Proverbs 24:24 nasb — He who says to the wicked, "You are righteous," Peoples will curse him, nations will abhor him;

NASB

"He who says to the wicked, "You are righteous," Peoples will curse him, nations will abhor him;"

— Proverbs 24:24, NASB

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Proverbs 24 — Context

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My son, fear the LORD and the king; Do not associate with those who are given to change,

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For their calamity will rise suddenly, And who knows the ruin that comes from both of them?

23

These also are sayings of the wise. To show partiality in judgment is not good.

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He who says to the wicked, "You are righteous," Peoples will curse him, nations will abhor him;

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But to those who rebuke the wicked will be delight, And a good blessing will come upon them.

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He kisses the lips Who gives a right answer.

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Prepare your work outside And make it ready for yourself in the field; Afterwards, then, build your house.

Proverbs 24:24 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Proverbs 24:24 say?
Proverbs 24:24 in the NASB reads: “He who says to the wicked, "You are righteous," Peoples will curse him, nations will abhor him;”
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 (NASB): “He who says to the wicked, "You are righteous," Peoples will curse him, nations will abhor him;” 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.
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