World English Bible
"He who says to the wicked, "You are righteous;" peoples shall curse him, and nations shall abhor him--"
— Proverbs 24:24, World English 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; ”
“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 Yahweh and the king. Don't join those who are rebellious:
for their calamity will rise suddenly; the destruction from them both--who knows?
These also are sayings of the wise. To show partiality in judgment is not good.
He who says to the wicked, "You are righteous;" peoples shall curse him, and nations shall abhor him--
but it will go well with those who convict the guilty, and a rich blessing will come on them.
An honest answer is like a kiss on the lips.
Prepare your work outside, and get your fields ready. Afterwards, build your house.