Proverbs 24:23

In 11 translations

BSB

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

KJV

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

WEB

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

ASV

These also are sayings of the wise. To have respect of persons in judgment is not good.

LSV

These are also for the wise: [It] is not good to discern faces in judgment.

YLT

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

DBY

These things also come from the wise. It is not good to have respect of persons in judgment.

DRC

These things also to the wise: It is not good to have respect to persons in judgment.

GNV

ALSO THESE THINGS PERTEINE TO THE WISE, It is not good to haue respect of any person in iudgement.

JPS

These also are sayings of the wise. To have respect of persons in judgment is not good.

LXXE

And this thing I say to you that are wise for you to learn: It is not good to have respect of persons in judgment.

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Original-language editions

WLC

גַּם־אֵ֥לֶּה לַֽחֲכָמִ֑ים הַֽכֵּר־פָּנִ֖ים בְּמִשְׁפָּ֣ט בַּל־טֽוֹב׃

LXX-Br

Ταῦτα δὲ λέγω ὑμῖν τοῖς σοφοῖς ἐπιγινώσκειν· αἰδεῖσθαι πρόσωπον ἐν κρίσει οὐ καλόν.

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Cross-references most cited first

• Proverbs 28:21To show partiality is not good, yet a man will do wrong for a piece of bread.
• Proverbs 18:5Showing partiality to the wicked is not good, nor is depriving the innocent of justice.
• 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.
• Proverbs 1:6by understanding the proverbs and parables, the sayings and riddles of the wise.
• John 7:24Stop judging by outward appearances, and start judging justly.”
• 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.”
• 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.
• Psalms 82:2–4“How long will you judge unjustly and show partiality to the wicked? Selah Defend the cause of the weak and fatherless; uphold the rights of the afflicted and oppressed. Rescue the weak and needy; save them from the…
• Psalms 107:43Let him who is wise pay heed to these things and consider the loving devotion of the LORD.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 1 Timothy 5:20–21But those who persist in sin should be rebuked in front of everyone, so that the others will stand in fear of sin. I solemnly charge you before God and Christ Jesus and the elect angels to maintain these principles…
• 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.”
• James 2:4–6have you not discriminated among yourselves and become judges with evil thoughts? Listen, my beloved brothers: Has not God chosen the poor of this world to be rich in faith and to inherit the kingdom He promised those…
• Proverbs 22:17Incline your ear and hear the words of the wise— apply your mind to my knowledge—

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