Proverbs 28:21

God's Word

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

Cross References

Exodus 23:2

Never follow a crowd in doing wrong. When you testify in court, don’t side with the majority to pervert justice.

Exodus 23:8

Never take a bribe, because bribes blind those who can see and deny justice to those who are in the right.

Proverbs 18:5

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

Proverbs 24:23

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

Ezekiel 13:19

You dishonor me in front of my people for a few handfuls of barley and a few pieces of bread. You kill people who shouldn’t die, and you spare the lives of people who shouldn’t live. You lie to my people who are willing to listen.

Hosea 4:18

When they’re done drinking their wine, they continue to have sex with the prostitutes. Their rulers dearly love to act shamefully.

Micah 3:5

This is what the Lord says about the prophets who mislead my people: When they have something to eat, they say, “All is well!” But they declare a holy war against those who don’t feed them.

Micah 7:3

Their hands are skilled in doing evil. Officials ask for gifts. Judges accept bribes. Powerful people dictate what they want. So they scheme together.

Romans 16:18

People like these are not serving Christ our Lord. They are serving their own desires. By their smooth talk and flattering words they deceive unsuspecting people.

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.”

2 Peter 2:3

In their greed they will use good-sounding arguments to exploit you. The verdict against them from long ago is still in force, and their destruction is not asleep.