24 He who robs his father or mother, saying, “It is not wrong,” is a companion to the man who destroys.
Proverbs 28:24
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Proverbs 19:25–27
25 Strike a mocker, and the simple will beware; rebuke the discerning man, and he will gain knowledge. 26 He who assaults his father or evicts his mother is a son who brings shame and disgrace. 27 If you cease to hear instruction, my son, you will stray from the words o…
Sirach 3:15–17
15 In the day of your affliction it will be remembered for you, as fair weather upon ice, so your sins will also melt away. (WEB) 16 He who forsakes his father is as a blasphemer. He who provokes his mother is cursed by the Lord. (WEB) 17 My son, go on with your business in humilit… (WEB)
Sirach 34:19–21
19 The Most High has no pleasure in the offerings of the ungodly, Neither is he pacified for sins by the multitude of sacrifices. (WEB) 20 Like one who kills a son before his father’s eyes is he who brings a sacrifice from the goods of the poor. (WEB) 21 The bread of the needy is t… (WEB)
Proverbs 20:19–21
19 He who reveals secrets is a constant gossip; avoid the one who babbles with his lips. 20 Whoever curses his father or mother, his lamp will be extinguished in deepest darkness. 21 An inheritance gained quickly will not be blessed in the end.
Proverbs 6:29–31
29 So is he who sleeps with another man’s wife; no one who touches her will go unpunished. 30 Men do not despise the thief if he steals to satisfy his hunger. 31 Yet if caught, he must pay sevenfold; he must give up all the wealth of his house.
Proverbs 29:23–25
23 A man’s pride will bring him low, but a humble spirit will obtain honor. 24 A partner to a thief hates his own soul; he receives the oath, but does not testify. 25 The fear of man is a snare, but whoever trusts in the LORD is set securely on high.
Sirach 20:24–26
24 A lie is an ugly blot on a person. It will be continually in the mouth of the ignorant. (WEB) 25 A thief is better than a man who is continually lying, but they both will inherit destruction. (WEB) 26 The destination of a liar is dishonor. His shame is with him continually. (WEB)
Exodus 21:14–16
14 But if a man schemes and acts willfully against his neighbor to kill him, you must take him away from My altar to be put to death. 15 Whoever strikes his father or mother must surely be put to death. 16 Whoever kidnaps another man must be put to death, whether he sel…
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