Proverbs 18:5
It is not good to be partial to the wicked, So as to overthrow the righteous in judgment.
Noyes Bible
In The King James Version
It is not good to accept the person of the wicked, to overthrow the righteous in judgment.
In Context
4The words of a man's mouth are deep waters, And the wellspring of wisdom is an overflowing brook.
6The lips of a fool enter into strife, And his mouth calleth for blows.
Cross References
Job 13:7Will ye speak falsehood for God? Will ye utter deceit for him?
Psalms 82:2“How long will ye judge unjustly, And favor the cause of the wicked? [[Pause.]]
Proverbs 24:23These also are words of the wise. It is not good to have respect of persons in judgment.
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 18:5
The Language of Folly. 4 The words of a man's mouth are as deep waters, and the wellspring of wisdom as a flowing brook. The similitudes here seem to be elegantly transposed. 1. The well-spring of wisdom is as deep waters. An intelligent knowing man has in him a good treasure of useful things, which furnishes him with something to say upon all occasions that is pertinent and profitable. This is as deep waters, which make no noise, but never run dry. 2. The words of such a man's mouth are as a flowing brook. What… Read the whole commentary →