Proverbs 28:21

To haue respect of persons [in iudgement] is not good, for that man wyll do wrong, yea euen for a peece of bread.

Bible (Bishops')

In The King James Version

To have respect of persons is not good: for for a piece of bread that man will transgress.

In Context

20A faythfull man shalbe fylled with blessinges, and he that maketh haste to be riche, shall not be vngyltie.

22He that wyll be riche all to soone, hath an euyll eye: and considereth not that pouertie shall come vpon hym.

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Cross References

Proverbs 24:23It is not good to haue respect of any person in iudgement.

Matthew Henry on Proverbs 28:21

20 A faithful man shall abound with blessings: but he that maketh haste to be rich shall not be innocent. Here, 1. We are directed in the true way to be happy, and that is to be holy and honest. He that is faithful to God and man shall be blessed of the Lord, and he shall abound with blessings of the upper and nether springs. Men shall praise him, and pray for him, and be ready to do him any kindness. He shall abound in doing good, and shall himself be a blessing to the place where he lives. Usefulness shall be… Read the whole commentary →

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