Verse 23

These also belong to the wise: showing partiality in judgment is not good.

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Referenced Verses

  • Prov 18:5 : 5 It is not good to show partiality to the wicked or to subvert the justice of the righteous.
  • Prov 28:21 : 21 To show partiality is not good, yet for a piece of bread, a man will transgress.
  • Ps 107:43 : 43 Let whoever is wise heed these things and consider the lovingkindness of the LORD.
  • Prov 1:6 : 6 To understand a proverb and a saying, the words of the wise and their riddles.
  • Lev 19:15 : 15 Do not pervert justice; do not show partiality to the poor or favoritism to the great, but judge your neighbor fairly.
  • Deut 1:17 : 17 Do not show partiality in judgment; hear both small and great alike. Do not be afraid of anyone, for judgment belongs to God. Bring any case that is too difficult for you to me, and I will hear it.
  • Deut 16:19 : 19 Do not pervert justice or show partiality. Do not accept a bribe, for a bribe blinds the eyes of the wise and twists the words of the righteous.
  • 2 Chr 19:7 : 7 Now let the fear of the LORD be upon you. Be careful and act, for with the LORD our God there is no injustice, partiality, or taking of bribes.
  • Ps 82:2-4 : 2 How long will you judge unjustly and show partiality to the wicked? Selah. 3 Defend the weak and the fatherless; uphold the cause of the poor and the oppressed. 4 Rescue the weak and the needy; deliver them from the hand of the wicked.
  • Prov 22:17 : 17 Incline your ear and listen to the words of the wise; apply your heart to my knowledge.
  • Eccl 8:1-5 : 1 Who is like the wise person, and who knows the meaning of things? The wisdom of a person brightens their face, and the hardness of their face is softened. 2 I advise you to obey the king's command and stay true to your oath made before God. 3 Do not be quick to leave the king’s presence, and do not insist on an evil matter, for the king will do whatever he pleases. 4 Since the king’s word has authority, who can question him, saying, 'What are you doing?' 5 Whoever obeys a command will avoid harm, and the heart of the wise person knows the right time and the right way.
  • Hos 14:9 : 9 Ephraim, what more have I to do with idols? I will answer him and care for him. I am like a flourishing cypress; your fruit comes from me.
  • John 7:24 : 24 Do not judge by appearance, but judge with righteous judgment.
  • 1 Tim 5:20-21 : 20 Rebuke those who persist in sin in the presence of all, so that the rest may stand in fear. 21 I solemnly charge you, in the presence of God, and of Christ Jesus, and of the chosen angels, to observe these instructions without prejudice, doing nothing out of favoritism.
  • Jas 2:4-6 : 4 have you not discriminated among yourselves and become judges with evil thoughts? 5 Listen, my beloved brothers: Has not God chosen the poor of this world to be rich in faith and heirs of the kingdom which He promised to those who love Him? 6 But you have dishonored the poor man. Are not the rich the ones who oppress you and drag you into court?
  • Jas 3:17 : 17 But the wisdom that comes from above is first pure, then peace-loving, gentle, willing to yield, full of mercy and good fruits, impartial, and sincere.
  • 1 Pet 1:17 : 17 If you call upon the Father, who judges impartially according to each one’s deeds, live your lives in reverent fear during the time of your temporary residence here.