Proverbs 24:23

Catholic Public Domain Version

Likewise, these things are for the wise. It is not good to base judgment on knowledge of character.

Cross References

2 Chronicles 19:7

Let the fear of the Lord be with you, and do all things with diligence. For there is no iniquity with the Lord our God, nor respect of persons, nor desire for gifts."

Job 13:8

Have you taken his place, and do you struggle to give judgment in favor of God?

Proverbs 1:6

He shall turn his soul to a parable and to its interpretation, to the words of the wise and their enigmas.

Proverbs 18:5

It is not good to accept the character of the impious, so as to turn away from true judgment.

Proverbs 22:17

Incline your ear, and listen to the words of the wise. Then apply your heart to my doctrine.

Proverbs 28:21

Whoever shows favoritism in judgment does not do well; even if it is for a morsel of bread, he forsakes the truth.

Hosea 14:9

Ephraim will say, "What are idols to me any more?" I will listen to him, and I will set him straight like a healthy spruce tree. Your fruit has been found by me.

Leviticus 19:15

You shall not do what is unjust, nor shall you judge unjustly. You shall not consider the reputation of the poor, nor shall you honor the countenance of the powerful. Judge your neighbor justly.

John 7:24

Do not judge according to appearances, but instead judge a just judgment."

Deuteronomy 1:17

There shall be no favoritism to any persons. So you shall listen to the little as well as to the great. And you shall not accept anyone's reputation, for this is the judgment of God. But if anything seems difficult to you, then refer it to me, and I will hear it.'

Deuteronomy 16:19

and not so as to show favoritism to either side. You shall not accept a person's reputation, nor gifts. For gifts blind the eyes of the wise and alter the words of the just.

James 3:17

But within the wisdom that is from above, certainly, chastity is first, and next peacefulness, meekness, openness, consenting to what is good, a plenitude of mercy and good fruits, not judging, without falseness.

1 Peter 1:17

And if you invoke as Father him who, without showing favoritism to persons, judges according to each one's work, then act in fear during the time of your sojourning here.