Proverbs 18:5

The Passion Translation

It is atrocious when judges show favor to the guilty and deprive the innocent of justice.

Cross References

Psalm 82:2

“How long will you judges refuse to listen to the voice of true justice and continue to corrupt what is right by judging in favor of the wrong?” Pause in his presence

Proverbs 17:15

There is nothing God hates more than condemning the one who is innocent and acquitting the one who is guilty.

Proverbs 17:26

It’s horrible to persecute a holy lover of God or to strike an honorable man for his integrity!

Proverbs 24:23

Those enlightened with wisdom have spoken these proverbs: Judgment must be impartial, for it is always wrong to be swayed by a person’s status.

Proverbs 28:21

Giving favoritism to the rich and powerful is disgusting, and this is done by the type of judge who would betray a man for a bribe.

Proverbs 31:5

For when they drink they forget justice and ignore the rights of those in need, those who depend on them for leadership.

Isaiah 5:23

judges and politicians who acquit the guilty for a bribe and take away the rights of the innocent.

Isaiah 59:14

Justice is driven away and righteousness stands on the sidelines, for truth has stumbled in the public square and morality cannot enter.

Matthew 22:16

So they sent some of their disciples together with some staunch supporters of Herod. They said to Jesus, “Teacher, we know that you’re an honest man of integrity and you teach us the truth of God’s ways. We can clearly see that you’re not one who speaks only to win the people’s favor, because you speak the truth without regard to the consequences.