Proverbs 24:23

These also are sayings of the wise. 1 To show partiality in judgment is not + 24:23. Quoted in James 2:1 good. 1

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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 calamity will rise suddenly; 2 the destruction from them both— who knows?

24He who says to the wicked, “You are upright;” 2 peoples shall curse him, and nations shall abhor him— 1

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Cross References

Leviticus 19:15+ 19:15. Lev 19:15 (#10.586): T. Not to do injustice in a judgment / R. A judge must not pervert justice “‘You shall do no injustice in judgment. + 19:15. Lev 19:15 (#10.587): Not to take pity on a poor man when judging You shall not be partial to the poor, + 19:15. Lev 19:15 (#10.588): Not to show favoritism toward an important or wealthy man when judging nor show favoritism to the great; + 19:15. Lev 19:15 (#10.589): T. To impart equal justice by not favoring one party over the other in disputes / R. To judge righteously but you shall judge your neighbor uprightly.

Deuteronomy 16:19You shall not pervert mishpat ·justice·. You shall not show partiality. You shall not take a bribe, for a bribe blinds the eyes of the wise, and perverts the words of the upright.

Psalms 82:2“How long will you judge unjustly, 2 and show partiality to the wicked?” Selah ·contemplation with musical interlude·. 1

Proverbs 1:6to understand a proverb, and parables, 2 the words and riddles of the wise. 1

Proverbs 22:17Turn your ear, and sh'ma ·hear obey· the words of the wise. 2 Apply your heart to my teaching. 1

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 →

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