Proverbs 24:23

New International Reader's Version

Here are more sayings of wise people. Taking sides in court is not good.

Cross References

2 Chronicles 19:7

Have respect for the Lord. Judge carefully. He is always right. He treats everyone the same. Our God doesn’t want his judges to take money from people who want special favors.”

Job 13:8

Do you want to be on God’s side? Will you argue his case for him?

Psalm 107:43

Let those who are wise pay attention to these things. Let them think about the loving deeds of the Lord.

Proverbs 1:6

What I’m teaching also helps you understand proverbs and stories. It helps you understand the sayings and riddles of those who are wise.

Proverbs 18:5

It isn’t good to favor those who do wrong. That would keep justice from those who aren’t guilty.

Proverbs 22:17

Pay attention and listen to the sayings of wise people. Apply your heart to the sayings I teach.

Proverbs 28:21

Favoring one person over another is not good. But a person will do wrong for a piece of bread.

Hosea 14:9

If someone is wise, they will realize that what I’ve said is true. If they have understanding, they will know what it means. The ways of the Lord are right. People who are right with God live the way he wants them to. But those who refuse to obey him trip and fall.

Leviticus 19:15

“ ‘Do not make something wrong appear to be right. Treat poor people and rich people in the same way. Do not favor one person over another. Instead, judge everyone fairly.

John 7:24

Stop judging only by what you see. Judge in the right way.”

Deuteronomy 1:17

When you judge them, treat everyone the same. Listen to those who are important and those who are not. Don’t be afraid of anyone. God is the highest judge. Bring me any case that is too hard for you. I’ll listen to it.”

Deuteronomy 16:19

Do what is right. Treat everyone the same. Don’t take money from people who want special favors. It makes those who are wise close their eyes to the truth. It twists the words of those who have done nothing wrong.

James 3:17

But the wisdom that comes from heaven is pure. That’s the most important thing about it. And that’s not all. It also loves peace. It thinks about others. It obeys. It is full of mercy and good fruit. It is fair. It doesn’t pretend to be what it is not.

1 Peter 1:17

You call on a Father who judges each person’s work without favoring one over another. So live as outsiders during your time here. Live with the highest respect for God.