Proverbs 29:24-26

The Message

²⁴ Befriend an outlaw
    and become an enemy to yourself.
When the victims cry out,
    you’ll be included in their curses
    if you’re a coward to their cause in court.

²⁵ The fear of human opinion disables;
    trusting in God protects you from that.

²⁶ Everyone tries to get help from the leader,
    but only God will give us justice.