Proverbs 24:23

New American Bible - revised edition

These also are Words of the Wise: To show partiality in judgment is not good.

Cross References

2 Chronicles 19:7

And now, let the fear of the Lord be upon you. Act carefully, for with the Lord, our God, there is no injustice, no partiality, no bribe-taking.”

Job 13:8

Is it for him that you show partiality? Do you make accusations on behalf of God?

Psalm 107:43

Whoever is wise will take note of these things, and ponder the merciful deeds of the Lord.

Proverbs 1:6

To comprehend proverb and byword, the words of the wise and their riddles.

Proverbs 18:5

It is not good to favor the guilty, nor to reject the claim of the just.

Proverbs 22:17

The Words of the Wise: Incline your ear, and hear my words, and let your mind attend to my teaching;

Proverbs 28:21

To show partiality is never good: for even a morsel of bread one may do wrong.

Hosea 14:9

Ephraim! What more have I to do with idols? I have humbled him, but I will take note of him. I am like a verdant cypress tree. From me fruit will be found for you!

Leviticus 19:15

You shall not act dishonestly in rendering judgment. Show neither partiality to the weak nor deference to the mighty, but judge your neighbor justly.

John 7:24

Stop judging by appearances, but judge justly.”

Deuteronomy 1:17

In rendering judgment, do not consider who a person is; give ear to the lowly and to the great alike, fearing no one, for the judgment is God’s. Any case that is too difficult for you bring to me and I will hear it.”

Deuteronomy 16:19

You must not distort justice: you shall not show partiality; you shall not take a bribe, for a bribe blinds the eyes even of the wise and twists the words even of the just.

James 3:17

But the wisdom from above is first of all pure, then peaceable, gentle, compliant, full of mercy and good fruits, without inconstancy or insincerity.

1 Peter 1:17

Now if you invoke as Father him who judges impartially according to each one’s works, conduct yourselves with reverence during the time of your sojourning,