Proverbs 24:23

Christian Standard Bible Anglicised

These sayings also belong to the wise: It is not good to show partiality in judgement.

Cross References

Proverbs 28:21

It is not good to show partiality   – yet even a courageous person may sin for a piece of bread.

Proverbs 18:5

It is not good to show partiality to the guilty, denying an innocent person justice.

Leviticus 19:15

‘Do not act unjustly  when deciding a case. Do not be partial  to the poor or give preference to the rich;  judge your neighbour fairly.

1 Peter 1:17

If you appeal to the Father who judges impartially  according to each one’s work,  you are to conduct yourselves in reverence  during your time living as strangers.

James 3:17

But the wisdom from above is first pure, then peace-loving, gentle, compliant, full of mercy and good fruits, unwavering, without pretence.

John 7:24

Stop judging   according to outward appearances; rather judge according to righteous judgement.’

Hosea 14:9

Let whoever is wise  understand these things, and whoever is insightful recognise them. For the ways of the  Lord are right, and the righteous walk in them, but the rebellious stumble in them.

Proverbs 1:6

for understanding a proverb or a parable, the words of the wise, and their riddles.

2 Chronicles 19:7

And now, may the terror of the Lord be on you. Watch what you do, for there is no injustice or partiality or taking bribes with the Lord our God.’

Deuteronomy 16:19

Do not deny justice or show partiality to anyone. Do not accept a bribe, for it blinds the eyes of the wise and twists the words of the righteous.

Deuteronomy 1:17

Do not show partiality when deciding a case;  listen to small and great alike. Do not be intimidated by anyone, for judgement belongs to God.  Bring me any case too difficult for you, and I will hear it.

Proverbs 22:17

Listen closely,  pay attention to the words of the wise, and apply your mind to my knowledge.

Job 13:8

Would you show partiality  to him or argue the case in his defence?