Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Summary
It is not good to accept the person of the wicked, to overthrow the righteous in judgment.
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To overthrow
General references
Bible References
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Proverbs 24:23
Here are some more proverbs from wise people: It isn't good to show partiality in judgment.
Proverbs 28:21
To show partiality isn't good, yet for a piece of bread the valiant will transgress.
Leviticus 19:15
"You are not to be unjust in deciding a case. You are not to show partiality to the poor or honor the great. Instead, decide the case of your neighbor with righteousness."
Deuteronomy 1:16
I charged your judges at that time, "When you hold a hearing between brothers, judge fairly between a man and his brother or between foreigners.
Deuteronomy 16:19
You must not twist justice, show favoritism, or take bribes, because a bribe blinds the eyes of the wise and subverts the speech of the righteous.
Job 13:7
Why do you speak falsely on God's behalf and speak deceitfully about him?
Job 34:19
Who isn't partial to princes? Who doesn't give preference to the nobles over the poor? Nevertheless, all of them are his handiwork.
Matthew 22:16
They sent their disciples to him along with the Herodians. They said, "Teacher, we know that you are sincere and that you teach the way of God truthfully. You don't favor any individual, because you pay no attention to external appearance.
To overthrow
1 Kings 21:9
In the memos, she wrote the following directives: "Proclaim a public fast and seat Naboth in the front row.
Isaiah 5:23
who acquit the guilty for a bribe, and deprive the innocent of justice!"
Isaiah 59:14
I'll drive back justice, and righteousness stands at a distance; for truth has fallen in the public square, and honesty cannot enter.
Micah 7:3
And speaking of evil, they practice it eagerly with both hands! Both leader and judge demand a bribe, the famous confess their perverted desires, and they scheme together.
General references
Leviticus 19:15
"You are not to be unjust in deciding a case. You are not to show partiality to the poor or honor the great. Instead, decide the case of your neighbor with righteousness."