Proverbs 24:23

God's Word

These also are the sayings of wise people: Showing partiality as a judge is not good.

Cross References

2 Chronicles 19:7

May you have the fear of the Lord in you. Be careful about what you do. The Lord our God is never unjust. He is impartial and never takes bribes.”

Job 13:8

Will you favor him ⌞as⌟ if you were arguing in court on God’s behalf?

Psalm 107:43

Let those who ⌞think⌟ they are wise pay attention to these things so that they may understand the Lord’s blessings.

Proverbs 1:6

to understand a proverb and a clever saying, the words of wise people and their riddles.

Proverbs 18:5

It is not good to be partial toward a wicked person, thereby depriving an innocent person of justice.

Proverbs 22:17

Open your ears, and hear the words of wise people, and set your mind on the knowledge I give you.

Proverbs 28:21

Showing partiality is not good, because some people will turn on you even for a piece of bread.

Hosea 14:9

Wise people will understand these things. A person with insight will recognize them. The Lord’s ways are right. Righteous people live by them. Rebellious people stumble over them.

Leviticus 19:15

“Don’t be corrupt when administering justice. Never give special favors to poor people, and never show preference to important people. Judge your neighbor fairly.

John 7:24

Stop judging by outward appearance! Instead, judge correctly.”

Deuteronomy 1:17

Be impartial in your decisions. Listen to the least important people the same way you listen to the most important people. Never be afraid of anyone, since your decisions come from God. You may bring me any case that’s too hard for you, and I will hear it.”

Deuteronomy 16:19

Never pervert justice. Instead, be impartial. Never take a bribe, because bribes blind wise people and deny justice to those who are in the right.

James 3:17

However, the wisdom that comes from above is first of all pure. Then it is peaceful, gentle, obedient, filled with mercy and good deeds, impartial, and sincere.

1 Peter 1:17

So if you call God your Father, live your time as temporary residents on earth in fear. He is the God who judges all people by what they have done, and he doesn’t play favorites.