Proverbs 29:24-26

New International Reader's Version

²⁴ To help a thief is to become your own enemy.
    When you go to court, you won’t dare to say anything.

²⁵ If you are afraid of people, it will trap you.
    But if you trust in the Lord, he will keep you safe.

²⁶ Many people want to meet a ruler.
    But only the Lord sees that people are treated fairly.