Proverbs 24:23
BSB · Public Domain (CC0)“These also are sayings of the wise: To show partiality in judgment is not good.”
Read Proverbs 24:23 in the flow of Proverbs24 for its full sense, then follow the cross-references below to the passages that echo it. Open Proverbs24 to see the surrounding context.
“These also are sayings of the wise: To show partiality in judgment is not good.”
Berean Standard Bible · Public Domain (CC0)“These things also belong to the wise. It is not good to have respect of persons in judgment.”
King James Version · Public Domain“These also aresayingsof the wise. To have respect of persons in judgment is not good.”
American Standard Version · Public Domain“These also are for the wise: --To discern faces in judgment is not good.”
Young's Literal Translation · Public DomainOther passages that echo Proverbs 24:23 — 17 related verses from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Leviticus 19:15You must not pervert justice; you must not show partiality to the poor or favoritism to the rich; you are to judge your neighbor fairly.
- Deuteronomy 1:17Show no partiality in judging; hear both small and great alike. Do not be intimidated by anyone, for judgment belongs to God. And bring to me any case too difficult for you, and I will hear it.”
- Deuteronomy 16:19Do not deny justice or show partiality. Do not accept a bribe, for a bribe blinds the eyes of the wise and twists the words of the righteous.
- 2 Chronicles 19:7And now, may the fear of the LORD be upon you. Be careful what you do, for with the LORD our God there is no injustice or partiality or bribery.”
- Psalms 82:2“How long will you judge unjustly and show partiality to the wicked? Selah
- Psalms 107:43Let him who is wise pay heed to these things and consider the loving devotion of the LORD.
- Proverbs 1:6by understanding the proverbs and parables, the sayings and riddles of the wise.
- Proverbs 18:5Showing partiality to the wicked is not good, nor is depriving the innocent of justice.
- Proverbs 22:17Incline your ear and hear the words of the wise— apply your mind to my knowledge—
- Proverbs 28:21To show partiality is not good, yet a man will do wrong for a piece of bread.
- Ecclesiastes 8:1Who is like the wise man? Who knows the interpretation of a matter? A man’s wisdom brightens his face, and the sternness of his face is changed.
- Hosea 14:9Whoever is wise, let him understand these things; whoever is discerning, let him know them. For the ways of the LORD are right, and the righteous walk in them but the rebellious stumble in them.
- John 7:24Stop judging by outward appearances, and start judging justly.”
- 1 Timothy 5:20But those who persist in sin should be rebuked in front of everyone, so that the others will stand in fear of sin.
- James 2:4have you not discriminated among yourselves and become judges with evil thoughts?
- James 3:17But the wisdom from above is first of all pure, then peace-loving, gentle, accommodating, full of mercy and good fruit, impartial, and sincere.
- 1 Peter 1:17Since you call on a Father who judges each one’s work impartially, conduct yourselves in reverent fear during your stay as foreigners.
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