Proverbs 18:5

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

It's wrong to favour the guilty and keep the innocent from getting justice.

Cross References

Job 34:19

And God created us all; he has no favourites, whether rich or poor.

Psalm 82:2

“How long will you keep judging unfairly and favouring evil people?

Exodus 23:2

Always tell the truth in court, even if everyone else is dishonest and stands in the way of justice.

Exodus 23:3

And don't favour the poor, simply because they are poor.

Exodus 23:6

Make sure that the poor are given equal justice in court.

Proverbs 17:15

The LORD doesn't like those who defend the guilty or condemn the innocent.

Proverbs 17:26

It isn't fair to punish the innocent and those who do right.

Proverbs 24:23

Here are some more sayings that make good sense: When you judge, you must be fair.

Proverbs 28:21

It isn't right to be unfair, but some people can be bribed with only a piece of bread.

Proverbs 31:5

Drinking makes you forget your responsibilities, and you ill-treat the poor.

Isaiah 5:23

You accept bribes to let the guilty go free, and you cheat the innocent out of a fair trial.

Isaiah 59:14

Injustice is everywhere; justice seems far away. Truth is chased out of court; honesty is shoved aside.

Leviticus 19:15

Be fair, no matter who is on trial—don't favour either the poor or the rich.

Micah 3:9

So listen to my message, you rulers of Israel! You hate justice and twist the truth.

Micah 7:3

People cooperate to commit crime. Judges and leaders demand bribes, and rulers cheat in court.

Matthew 22:16

They sent some of their followers and some of Herod's followers to say to him, “Teacher, we know that you are honest. You teach the truth about what God wants people to do. And you treat everyone with the same respect, no matter who they are.