Parallel Verses
NET Bible
These sayings also are from the wise: To show partiality in judgment is terrible:
New American Standard Bible
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King James Version
These things also belong to the wise. It is not good to have respect of persons in judgment.
Holman Bible
International Standard Version
Here are some more proverbs from wise people: It isn't good to show partiality in judgment.
A Conservative Version
These also are from the wise: To have respect of persons in judgment is not good.
American Standard Version
These also are'sayings of the wise. To have respect of persons in judgment is not good.
Amplified
These also are sayings of the wise:
To show partiality in judgment is not good.
Bible in Basic English
These are more sayings of the wise: To have respect for a person's position when judging is not good.
Darby Translation
These things also come from the wise. It is not good to have respect of persons in judgment.
Julia Smith Translation
Also these to the wise. To look upon the face in judgment is not good.
King James 2000
These things also belong to the wise. It is not good to have partiality in judgment.
Lexham Expanded Bible
These [sayings] are also for the wise: {Partiality} in judgment is not good.
Modern King James verseion
These also are for the wise: To have respect of persons in judgment is not good.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
These are also the sayings of the wise. It is not good to have respect of any person in judgment.
New Heart English Bible
These also are sayings of the wise. To show partiality in judgment is not good.
The Emphasized Bible
These things also, concern he wise, To take note of faces in judgment, is not good.
Webster
These things also belong to the wise. It is not good to have respect of persons in judgment.
World English Bible
These also are sayings of the wise. To show partiality in judgment is not good.
Youngs Literal Translation
These also are for the wise: -- To discern faces in judgment is not good.
Themes
Magistrates » Wisdom and integrity essential to
Respect of persons » Partiality
Rulers' » Wisdom and integrity essential to
Social duties » Of impartiality » Partiality forbidden
The Nation » Of israel and judah rulers » Wisdom and integrity essential to
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References
Word Count of 20 Translations in Proverbs 24:23
Verse Info
Context Readings
More Sayings Of The Wise
22 for suddenly their destruction will overtake them, and who knows the ruinous judgment both the Lord and the king can bring? 23 These sayings also are from the wise: To show partiality in judgment is terrible: 24 The one who says to the guilty, "You are innocent," peoples will curse him, and nations will denounce him.
Cross References
Proverbs 18:5
It is terrible to show partiality to the wicked, by depriving a righteous man of justice.
Proverbs 28:21
To show partiality is terrible, for a person will transgress over the smallest piece of bread.
Leviticus 19:15
"'You must not deal unjustly in judgment: you must neither show partiality to the poor nor honor the rich. You must judge your fellow citizen fairly.
Proverbs 1:6
To discern the meaning of a proverb and a parable, the sayings of the wise and their riddles.
Deuteronomy 1:17
They must not discriminate in judgment, but hear the lowly and the great alike. Nor should they be intimidated by human beings, for judgment belongs to God. If the matter being adjudicated is too difficult for them, they should bring it before me for a hearing.
Deuteronomy 16:19
You must not pervert justice or show favor. Do not take a bribe, for bribes blind the eyes of the wise and distort the words of the righteous.
2 Chronicles 19:7
Respect the Lord and make careful decisions, for the Lord our God disapproves of injustice, partiality, and bribery."
Psalm 82:2-4
He says, "How long will you make unjust legal decisions and show favoritism to the wicked? (Selah)
Psalm 107:43
Whoever is wise, let him take note of these things! Let them consider the Lord's acts of loyal love!
Proverbs 22:17
Incline your ear and listen to the words of the wise, and apply your heart to my instruction.
Ecclesiastes 8:1-5
Who is a wise person? Who knows the solution to a problem? A person's wisdom brightens his appearance, and softens his harsh countenance.
Hosea 14:9
Who is wise? Let him discern these things! Who is discerning? Let him understand them! For the ways of the Lord are right; the godly walk in them, but in them the rebellious stumble.
John 7:24
Do not judge according to external appearance, but judge with proper judgment."
1 Timothy 5:20-21
Those guilty of sin must be rebuked before all, as a warning to the rest.
James 2:4-6
If so, have you not made distinctions among yourselves and become judges with evil motives?
James 3:17
But the wisdom from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, accommodating, full of mercy and good fruit, impartial, and not hypocritical.
1 Peter 1:17
And if you address as Father the one who impartially judges according to each one's work, live out the time of your temporary residence here in reverence.