Bible verse
He who robs his father or mother, saying, “It is not wrong,” is a companion to the man who destroys.
Proverbs 28:24 · BSB
The verses around it, from Proverbs 28.
20 A faithful man will abound with blessings, but one eager to be rich will not go unpunished.
21 To show partiality is not good, yet a man will do wrong for a piece of bread.
22 A stingy man hastens after wealth and does not know that poverty awaits him.
23 He who rebukes a man will later find more favor than one who flatters with his tongue.
24 He who robs his father or mother, saying, “It is not wrong,” is a companion to the man who destroys.
25 A greedy man stirs up strife, but he who trusts in the LORD will prosper.
26 He who trusts in himself is a fool, but one who walks in wisdom will be safe.
27 Whoever gives to the poor will not be in need, but he who hides his eyes will receive many curses.
28 When the wicked come to power, people hide themselves; but when they perish, the righteous flourish.
KJV
Whoso robbeth his father or his mother, and saith, [It is] no transgression; the same [is] the companion of a destroyer.
ASV
Whoso robbeth his father or his mother, and saith, It is no transgression, The same is the companion of a destroyer.
ERV
Whoso robbeth his father or his mother, and saith, It is no transgression; the same is the companion of a destroyer.
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