Proverbs 24:23

Further Sayings of the Wise

23 These also are sayings of the wise: To show partiality in judging is not good:

Proverbs 24:23 in Other Translations

KJV
23 These things also belong to the wise. It is not good to have respect of persons in judgment.
ESV
23 These also are sayings of the wise. Partiality in judging is not good.
NLT
23 Here are some further sayings of the wise: It is wrong to show favoritism when passing judgment.
MSG
23 It's wrong, very wrong, to go along with injustice.
CSB
23 These [sayings] also belong to the wise: It is not good to show partiality in judgment.

Proverbs 24:23 In-Context

21 Fear the LORD and the king, my son, and do not join with rebellious officials,
22 for those two will send sudden destruction on them, and who knows what calamities they can bring?
23 These also are sayings of the wise: To show partiality in judging is not good:
24 Whoever says to the guilty, “You are innocent,” will be cursed by peoples and denounced by nations.
25 But it will go well with those who convict the guilty, and rich blessing will come on them.

Cross References 3

  • 1. S Proverbs 1:6
  • 2. S Exodus 18:16; S Leviticus 19:15
  • 3. Psalms 72:2; Proverbs 28:21; Proverbs 31:8-9; Jeremiah 22:16
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