New English Translation
Proverbs 24:23
23These sayings also are from the wise: To show partiality in judgment is terrible:
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
21Fear the Lord, my child, as well as the king, and do not associate with rebels, 22for suddenly their destruction will overtake them, and who knows the ruinous judgment both the Lord and the king can bring? These sayings also are from the wise: To show partiality in judgment is terrible: 24The one who says to the guilty, “You are innocent,” peoples will curse him, and nations will denounce him. 25But there will be delight for those who convict the guilty, and a pleasing blessing will come on them.
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גַּם־אֵ֥לֶּה לַֽחֲכָמִ֑ים הַֽכֵּר־פָּנִ֖ים בְּמִשְׁפָּ֣ט בַּל־טֽוֹב׃Read the interlinear
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Cross-references for Proverbs 24:23
- Psalms 107:43Whoever is wise, let him take note of these things! Let them consider the Lord’s acts of loyal love!
- Ecclesiastes 8:1Who is a wise person? Who knows the solution to a problem? A person’s wisdom brightens his appearance, and softens his harsh countenance.
- Hosea 14:9Who 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.
- James 3:17But the wisdom from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, accommodating, full of mercy and good fruit, impartial, and not hypocritical.
- Proverbs 18:5It is terrible to show partiality to the wicked, by depriving a righteous man of justice.
- Proverbs 28:21To 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.
- Deuteronomy 1:17They 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 16:19You 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 19:7Respect the Lord and make careful decisions, for the Lord our God disapproves of injustice, partiality, and bribery.”
- Psalms 82:2He says, “How long will you make unjust legal decisions and show favoritism to the wicked? (Selah)
- John 7:24Do not judge according to external appearance, but judge with proper judgment.”
- 1 Timothy 5:20Those guilty of sin must be rebuked before all, as a warning to the rest.
- James 2:4If so, have you not made distinctions among yourselves and become judges with evil motives?
- 1 Peter 1:17And 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.
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
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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
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