NET Bible
"The one who says to the guilty,“You are innocent,” peoples will curse him, and nations will denounce him."
— Proverbs 24:24, NET Bible
“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--”
“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:”
Fear the LORD, my child, as well as the king, and do not associate with rebels,
for suddenly their destruction will overtake them, and who knows the ruinous judgment both the LORD and the king can bring?
Further Sayings of the Wise These sayings also are from the wise: To show partiality in judgment is terrible:
The one who says to the guilty,“You are innocent,” peoples will curse him, and nations will denounce him.
But there will be delight for those who convict the guilty, and a pleasing blessing will come on them.
Like a kiss on the lips is the one who gives an honest answer.
Establish your work outside and get your fields ready; afterward build your house.