Proverbs 28:24

Easy To Read Version

A person might steal from his father and mother. That person might say, “I did nothing wrong.” But that person is as bad as a man who comes in and smashes everything in the house.

Cross References

Proverbs 19:26

A person who steals from his father and chases his mother away is a disgusting, shameful person.

Proverbs 18:9

A person that does sloppy work is almost as bad as a person that destroys things.

Proverbs 28:7

A person who obeys the law is smart. But the person who becomes friends with worthless people brings shame to his father.

Judges 17:2

Micah said to his mother, “Do you remember that someone stole 28 pounds [124] of silver from you. I heard you say a curse about that. Well, I have the silver. I took it.”

Proverbs 13:20

Be friends with people who are wise, and you will become wise. But if you choose fools to be your friends, then you will have trouble.

Psalm 35:10

With my whole self I will say,\par “Lord, there is no one like you.\par You save a poor person from people that are stronger.\par You take things from strong people,\par and you give those things\par to that poor, helpless person.”\par

Proverbs 22:9

A person who gives freely will be blessed. He will be blessed because he shares his food with poor people.