Verse 24

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

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.