Proverbs 24:23

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Summary

Proverbs 24:23

These things also belong to the wise. It is not good to have respect of persons in judgment.

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Let whoever is wise observe these things, that they may comprehend the gracious love of the LORD. A song. A Davidic psalm.

Who is really wise? Who knows how to interpret this saying: "A person's wisdom improves his appearance, softening a harsh countenance."

Whoever is wise, let him understand these things. Whoever is discerning, let him know them. For the ways of the LORD are right: the righteous follow his example, but the rebellious stumble in them.

However, the wisdom that comes from above is first of all pure, then peace-loving, gentle, willing to yield, full of compassion and good deeds, and without a trace of partiality or hypocrisy.

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It's not good to be partial towards an evil person, thereby depriving the righteous of justice.

To show partiality isn't good, yet for a piece of bread the valiant will transgress.

"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."

When you hold a hearing, don't be partial in judgment toward the least important or toward the great. Never fear men, because judgment belongs to God. If the matter is difficult for you, bring it to me for a hearing.'

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.

So let the fear of the LORD rest upon you, be on your guard, and act carefully, because with the LORD our God there is neither injustice, nor partiality, nor bribery."

"How long will you judge partially by showing favor on the wicked? Interlude

Stop judging by appearances, but judge with righteous judgment!"

As for those who keep on sinning, rebuke them in front of everyone so that the rest will also be afraid.

then you will have made false distinctions among yourselves and will have judged from evil motives, will you not?

If you call "Father" the one who judges everyone impartially according to what they have done, you must live in reverent fear as long as you are strangers in a strange land.

General references

"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."

Will you show partiality to him? Will you plead God's case?

Stop judging by appearances, but judge with righteous judgment!"

because God does not show partiality.