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24 Whoever robs mother or father and says, “That’s not a crime!”
    is comrade to the destroyer.
25 A grasping disposition stirs up strife,
    but he who trusts in Adonai will prosper.

26 He who trusts in himself is a fool,
    but he who lives by wisdom will escape.

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24 Whoever robs their father or mother(A)
    and says, “It’s not wrong,”
    is partner to one who destroys.(B)

25 The greedy stir up conflict,(C)
    but those who trust in the Lord(D) will prosper.

26 Those who trust in themselves are fools,(E)
    but those who walk in wisdom are kept safe.(F)

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