Proverbs 31:5

God's Word

Otherwise, they drink and forget what they have decreed and change the standard of justice for all oppressed people.

Cross References

1 Kings 20:12

Benhadad heard this as he and his allies were drinking in their tents. He told his officers to get ready. So they got ready ⌞to attack⌟ the city.

Exodus 23:6

“Never deny justice to poor people in court.

Proverbs 17:15

Whoever approves of wicked people and whoever condemns righteous people is disgusting to the Lord.

Proverbs 18:5

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

Isaiah 5:22

How horrible it will be for those who are heroes at drinking wine, who are champions at mixing drinks,

Isaiah 5:23

who declare the guilty innocent for a bribe, who take away the rights of righteous people.

Leviticus 10:9

“You and your sons must not drink any wine or liquor when you go into the tent of meeting, or you will die. This is a permanent law for generations to come.

Habakkuk 2:5

Also because wine is treacherous he is arrogant and never rests. He has a large appetite like the grave. He is like death—never satisfied. He gathers all the nations to himself. He collects all the people to himself.

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.