Proverbs 24:23

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“These also are sayings of the wise: To show partiality in judgment is not good.”

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BSBPD

“These also are sayings of the wise: To show partiality in judgment is not good.”

Berean Standard Bible · Public Domain (CC0)
KJVPD

“These things also belong to the wise. It is not good to have respect of persons in judgment.”

King James Version · Public Domain
ASVPD

“These also aresayingsof the wise. To have respect of persons in judgment is not good.”

American Standard Version · Public Domain
YLTPD

“These also are for the wise: --To discern faces in judgment is not good.”

Young's Literal Translation · Public Domain
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Cross references

Other passages that echo Proverbs 24:23 — 17 related verses from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  1. 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.
  2. 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.”
  3. 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.
  4. 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.”
  5. Psalms 82:2“How long will you judge unjustly and show partiality to the wicked? Selah
  6. Psalms 107:43Let him who is wise pay heed to these things and consider the loving devotion of the LORD.
  7. Proverbs 1:6by understanding the proverbs and parables, the sayings and riddles of the wise.
  8. Proverbs 18:5Showing partiality to the wicked is not good, nor is depriving the innocent of justice.
  9. Proverbs 22:17Incline your ear and hear the words of the wise— apply your mind to my knowledge—
  10. Proverbs 28:21To show partiality is not good, yet a man will do wrong for a piece of bread.
  11. 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.
  12. 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.
  13. John 7:24Stop judging by outward appearances, and start judging justly.”
  14. 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.
  15. James 2:4have you not discriminated among yourselves and become judges with evil thoughts?
  16. 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.
  17. 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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