Proverbs 28:24

NET Bible® (New English Translation)

The one who robs his father and mother and says,“There is no transgression,” is a companion to the one who destroys.

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Referenced Verses

  • Prov 18:9 : 9 The one who is slack in his work is a brother to one who destroys.
  • Prov 19:26 : 26 The one who robs his father and chases away his mother is a son who brings shame and disgrace.
  • Prov 28:7 : 7 The one who keeps the law is a discerning child, but a companion of gluttons brings shame to his parents.
  • Matt 15:4-6 : 4 For God said,‘Honor your father and mother’ and‘Whoever insults his father or mother must be put to death.’ 5 But you say,‘If someone tells his father or mother,“Whatever help you would have received from me is given to God,” 6 he does not need to honor his father.’ You have nullified the word of God on account of your tradition.
  • Judg 17:2 : 2 He said to his mother,“You know the eleven hundred pieces of silver which were stolen from you, about which I heard you pronounce a curse? Look here, I have the silver. I stole it, but now I am giving it back to you.” His mother said,“May the LORD reward you, my son!”
  • Prov 13:20 : 20 The one who associates with the wise grows wise, but a companion of fools suffers harm.

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    26The one who robs his father and chases away his mother is a son who brings shame and disgrace.

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  • Prov 29:24
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    24Whoever shares with a thief is his own enemy; he hears the oath to testify, but does not talk.

  • Exod 21:15
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    15“Whoever strikes his father or his mother must surely be put to death.

  • Deut 27:16
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    16‘Cursed is the one who disrespects his father and mother.’ Then all the people will say,‘Amen!’

  • Prov 28:7
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    7The one who keeps the law is a discerning child, but a companion of gluttons brings shame to his parents.

  • Prov 30:11
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    11There is a generation who curse their fathers and do not bless their mothers.

  • Matt 15:4-6
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    5But you say,‘If someone tells his father or mother,“Whatever help you would have received from me is given to God,”

    6he does not need to honor his father.’ You have nullified the word of God on account of your tradition.

  • Prov 20:20-21
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    20The one who curses his father and his mother, his lamp will be extinguished in the blackest darkness.

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  • Exod 21:17
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    17“Whoever treats his father or his mother disgracefully must surely be put to death.

  • Prov 30:17
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    17The eye that mocks at a father and despises obeying a mother– the ravens of the valley will peck it out and the young vultures will eat it.

  • Ezek 18:10
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    10“Suppose such a man has a violent son who sheds blood and does any of these things mentioned previously

  • Prov 21:7
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    7The violence done by the wicked will drag them away because they have refused to do what is right.

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    22Listen to your father who gave you life, and do not despise your mother when she is old.

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    18If a person has a stubborn, rebellious son who pays no attention to his father or mother, and they discipline him to no avail,

    19his father and mother must seize him and bring him to the elders at the gate of his city.

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    20A wise child brings joy to his father, but a foolish person despises his mother.

  • Prov 17:5
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    5The one who mocks the poor has insulted his Creator; whoever rejoices over disaster will not go unpunished.

  • Ps 50:19-20
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    19You do damage with words, and use your tongue to deceive.

    20You plot against your brother; you slander your own brother.

  • Prov 18:9
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    9The one who is slack in his work is a brother to one who destroys.

  • Prov 22:23
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    23for the LORD will plead their case and will rob the life those who are robbing them.

  • Prov 6:19-20
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    19a false witness who pours out lies, and a person who spreads discord among family members.

    20My child, guard the commands of your father and do not forsake the instruction of your mother.

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  • Prov 13:24
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    24The one who spares his rod hates his child, but the one who loves his child is diligent in disciplining him.

  • Ezek 18:14
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    25A foolish child is a grief to his father, and bitterness to the mother who bore him.

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    12then you no longer permit him to do anything for his father or mother.

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    5A fool rejects his father’s discipline, but whoever heeds reproof shows good sense.

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    19The one who loves a quarrel loves transgression; whoever builds his gate high seeks destruction.

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    16Honor your father and your mother just as the LORD your God has commanded you to do, so that your days may be extended and that it may go well with you in the land that he is about to give you.

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    12“Honor your father and your mother, that you may live a long time in the land the LORD your God is giving to you.

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