And now, may the terror of the Lord be on you. Watch what you do, for there is no injustice or partiality or taking bribes with the Lord our God.’
Proverbs 24:23 - Christian Standard Bible Anglicised These sayings also belong to the wise: It is not good to show partiality in judgement. Tuilleadh leaganachaKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 These things also belong to the wise. It is not good to have respect of persons in judgment. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition These also are sayings of the wise: To discriminate and show partiality, having respect of persons in judging, is not good. American Standard Version (1901) These also are sayings of the wise. To have respect of persons in judgment is not good. Common English Bible These are also the sayings of the wise: Partiality in judgment isn’t good. Catholic Public Domain Version Likewise, these things are for the wise. It is not good to base judgment on knowledge of character. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version These things also to the wise: It is not good to have respect to persons in judgment. |
And now, may the terror of the Lord be on you. Watch what you do, for there is no injustice or partiality or taking bribes with the Lord our God.’
for understanding a proverb or a parable, the words of the wise, and their riddles.
It is not good to show partiality to the guilty, denying an innocent person justice.
Listen closely, pay attention to the words of the wise, and apply your mind to my knowledge.
It is not good to show partiality – yet even a courageous person may sin for a piece of bread.
Let whoever is wise understand these things, and whoever is insightful recognise them. For the ways of the Lord are right, and the righteous walk in them, but the rebellious stumble in them.
‘Do not act unjustly when deciding a case. Do not be partial to the poor or give preference to the rich; judge your neighbour fairly.
Stop judging according to outward appearances; rather judge according to righteous judgement.’
Do not show partiality when deciding a case; listen to small and great alike. Do not be intimidated by anyone, for judgement belongs to God. Bring me any case too difficult for you, and I will hear it.
Do not deny justice or show partiality to anyone. Do not accept a bribe, for it blinds the eyes of the wise and twists the words of the righteous.
But the wisdom from above is first pure, then peace-loving, gentle, compliant, full of mercy and good fruits, unwavering, without pretence.
If you appeal to the Father who judges impartially according to each one’s work, you are to conduct yourselves in reverence during your time living as strangers.