Proverbs 24:23

Proverbs 24:23 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)These things also belong to the wise. It is not good to have respect of persons in judgment.
• New International Version (NIV)These also are sayings of the wise: To show partiality in judging is not good:
• English Standard Version (ESV)These also are sayings of the wise. Partiality in judging is not good.
• New King James Version (NKJV)These things also belong to the wise: It is not good to show partiality in judgment.

Context of Proverbs 24:23

21My son, fear the LORD and the king, and do not associate with the rebellious. 22For they will bring sudden destruction. Who knows what ruin they can bring? These also are sayings of the wise: To show partiality in judgment is not good. 24Whoever tells the guilty, “You are innocent”— peoples will curse him, and nations will denounce him; 25but it will go well with those who convict the guilty, and rich blessing will come upon them.

Proverbs 24:23 word by word

גַּם־אֵ֥לֶּה לַֽחֲכָמִ֑ים הַֽכֵּר־פָּנִ֖ים בְּמִשְׁפָּ֣ט בַּל־טֽוֹב׃Read the interlinear

• Theseאֵ֫לֶּה'êlleh · theseH428
• alsoגַּםgam · alsoH1571
• are sayings of the wiseחָכָםchâkâm · wiseH2450
• To show partialityנָכַרnâkar · to recognizeH5234
• To show partialityפָּנֶהpânîym · face: kindnessH6440
• in judgmentמִשְׁפָּטmishpâţ · justice: judgementH4941
• is notבַּלbal · notH1077
• goodטוֹבţôb · pleasantH2896

Cross-references for Proverbs 24:23

• Psalms 107:43Let him who is wise pay heed to these things and consider the loving devotion of the LORD.
• Ecclesiastes 8:1Who is like the wise man? Who knows the interpretation of a matter? A man’s wisdom brightens his face, and the sternness of his face is changed.
• Hosea 14:9Whoever is wise, let him understand these things; whoever is discerning, let him know them. For the ways of the LORD are right, and the righteous walk in them but the rebellious stumble in them.
• James 3:17But the wisdom from above is first of all pure, then peace-loving, gentle, accommodating, full of mercy and good fruit, impartial, and sincere.
• Proverbs 18:5Showing partiality to the wicked is not good, nor is depriving the innocent of justice.
• Proverbs 28:21To show partiality is not good, yet a man will do wrong for a piece of bread.
• Leviticus 19:15You must not pervert justice; you must not show partiality to the poor or favoritism to the rich; you are to judge your neighbor fairly.
• Deuteronomy 1:17Show no partiality in judging; hear both small and great alike. Do not be intimidated by anyone, for judgment belongs to God. And bring to me any case too difficult for you, and I will hear it.”
• Deuteronomy 16:19Do not deny 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 Chronicles 19:7And now, may the fear of the LORD be upon you. Be careful what you do, for with the LORD our God there is no injustice or partiality or bribery.”
• Psalms 82:2“How long will you judge unjustly and show partiality to the wicked? Selah
• John 7:24Stop judging by outward appearances, and start judging justly.”
• 1 Timothy 5:20But those who persist in sin should be rebuked in front of everyone, so that the others will stand in fear of sin.
• James 2:4have you not discriminated among yourselves and become judges with evil thoughts?
• 1 Peter 1:17Since you call on a Father who judges each one’s work impartially, conduct yourselves in reverent fear during your stay as foreigners.

Commentaries on Proverbs 24:23

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 23These things also belong to the wise - לחכמים אלה גם gam elleh lachachamim, "These also to wise." This appears to be a new section; and perhaps, what follows belongs to another collection. Probably fragments of sayings collected by wise men from the Proverbs of Solomon. It is not good to have respect - Judgment and justice should never be perverted.Read the comment
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 23Belong to the wise - Either “are fitting for the wise, addressed to them,” or (as in the superscriptions of many of the Psalms) “are written by the wise.” Most recent commentators take it in the latter sense, and look on it as indicating the beginning of a fresh section, containing proverbs not ascribed to Solomon‘s authorship. Compare the introduction to Proverbs.Read the comment
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 23-26Verses 23-26 The wisdom God giveth, renders a man fit for his station. Every one who finds the benefit of the right answer, will be attached to him that gave it.Read the comment
• Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 23-25Saying 1: Wise people make fair judgments (see Proverbs 6:19; 12:17; 19:28; 24:28–29; 25:18).Read the comment
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 2323. These ... wise--literally, "are of the wise," as authors (compare "Psalms of David," Hebrew). "These" refers to the verses following, Pr 24:24-34. to have respect--literally, "to discern faces," show partiality,Read the comment

Topics related to Proverbs 24:23

• Judge
• Justice
• Respect of Persons
• Rulers
• Young Men

In the dictionaries

• Respect of Persons
• Faint
• Respect
• Face
• Proverbs, the Book of
• Proverbs, Book of

Commentaries on Proverbs 24

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
• Tyndale Open Study Notes
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
• Rashi on Tanakh
• Keil & Delitzsch Commentary
• John Wesley’s Notes
• Darby Translation Notes
• Geneva Bible Translation Notes
• Kingcomments
• Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
• Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
• Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
• Original Douay–Rheims Annotations
• Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
• EGW Writings