Proverbs 24:23
These things also to the wise: It is not good to have respect to persons in judgment.
Douay-Rheims 1899
In The King James Version
These things also belong to the wise. It is not good to have respect of persons in judgment.
In Context
22For their destruction shall rise suddenly: and who knoweth the ruin of both?
Cross References
Leviticus 19:15Thou shalt not do that which is unjust, nor judge unjustly. Respect not the person of the poor, nor honour the countenance of the mighty. But judge thy neighbour according to justice.
Deuteronomy 16:19And not go aside to either part. Thou shalt not accept person nor gifts: for gifts blind the eyes of the wise, and change the words of the just.
Psalms 82:2How long will you judge unjustly: and accept the persons of the wicked?
Proverbs 1:6He shall understand a parable, and the interpretation, the words of the wise, and their mysterious sayings.
Proverbs 22:17Incline thy ear, and hear the words of the wise: and apply thy heart to my doctrine :
Ecclesiastes 8:1The wisdom of a man shineth in his countenance, and the most mighty will change his face.
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 24:22-23
Counsel to Magistrates. 21 My son, fear thou the Lord and the king: and meddle not with them that are given to change: 22 For their calamity shall rise suddenly; and who knoweth the ruin of them both? Note, 1. Religion and loyalty must go together. As men, it is our duty to honour our Creator, to worship and reverence him, and to be always in his fear; as members of a community, incorporated for mutual benefit, it is our duty to be faithful and dutiful to the government God has set over us, Rom. xiii. 1, 2 . Those… Read the whole commentary →