Charles Ellicott Commentary Proverbs 29:24

"Whoso is partner with a thief hateth his own soul; He heareth the adjuration and uttereth nothing." — Proverbs 29:24 (ASV)

Hates his own soul. —See above on Proverbs 1:19.

He hears cursing.— Rather, the oath or adjuration of the judge that anyone aware of the theft must give information about it. He hears and remains silent, and thus becoming the accomplice of the thief, he shares his punishment.