Proverbs 24:23
These things also are for the wise. To have respect of persons in judgment is not good.
Leeser Tanakh
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 suddenly will their calamity arise; and who knoweth the ruin of both of them!
Cross References
Leviticus 19:15Ye shall do no unrighteousness in judgment; thou shalt not respect the person of the poor, nor honor the person of the great; in righteousness shalt thou judge thy neighbor.
Deuteronomy 16:19Thou shalt not wrest judgment; thou shalt not respect persons, and thou shalt not take a bribe; for the bribe blindeth the eyes of the wise, and perverteth the words of the righteous.
Psalms 82:2How long will ye judge unjustly, and treat with favor the face of the wicked? Selah.
Proverbs 1:6To understand a proverb, and a sage sentence; the words of the wise, and their riddles.
Proverbs 22:17Incline thy ear, and hear the words of the wise, and apply thy heart unto my knowledge.
Ecclesiastes 8:1Who is like the wise? and who knoweth [as well] the explanation of a thing? a man's wisdom enlighteneth his face, and the boldness of his face will be lessened.
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 →