Verse (Click for Chapter) Good News Translation The wise have also said these things: It is wrong for judges to be prejudiced. New Revised Standard Version Contemporary English Version New American Bible Douay-Rheims Bible Treasury of Scripture Knowledge These things also to the wise: It is not good to have respect to persons in judgment. things Psalm 107:43 Who is wise, and will keep these things; and will understand the mercies of the Lord? Ecclesiastes 8:1-5 The wisdom of a man shineth in his countenance, and the most mighty will change his face. . . . Hosea 14:9 Who is wise, and he shall understand these things? prudent, and he shall know these things? for the ways of the Lord are right, and the just shall walk in them: but the transgressors shall fall in them. James 3:17 But the wisdom that is from above, first indeed is chaste, then peaceable, modest, easy to be persuaded, consenting to the good, full of mercy and good fruits, without judging, without dissimulation. it Proverbs 18:5 It is not good to accept the person of the wicked, to decline from the truth of judgment. Proverbs 28:21 He that hath respect to a person in judgment, doth not well: such a man even for a morsel of bread forsaketh the truth. Leviticus 19:15 Thou shalt not do that which is unjust, nor judge unjustly. Respect not the person of the poor: nor honour the countenance of the mighty. But judge thy neighbour according to justice. Deuteronomy 1:17 There shall be no difference of persons, you shall hear the little as well as the great: neither shall you respect any man's person, because it is the judgment of God. And if any thing seem hard to you, refer it to me, and I will hear it. Deuteronomy 16:19 And not go aside to either part. Thou shalt not accept person nor gifts: for gifts blind the eyes of the wise, and change the words of the just. 2 Chronicles 19:7 Let the fear of the Lord be with you, and do all things with diligence: for there is no iniquity with the Lord our God, nor respect of persons, nor desire of gifts. Psalm 82:2-4 How long will you judge unjustly: and accept the persons of the wicked? . . . John 7:24 Judge not according to the appearance: but judge just judgment. 1 Timothy 5:20,21 Them that sin reprove before all that the rest also may have fear. . . . James 2:4-6 Do you not judge within yourselves, and are become judges of unjust thoughts? . . . 1 Peter 1:17 And if you invoke as Father him who, without respect of persons, judgeth according to every one's work: converse in fear during the time of your sojourning here. Context Further Sayings of the Wise23These things also to the wise: It is not good to have respect to persons in judgment.24They that say to the wicked man: Thou art just: shall be cursed by the people, and the tribes shall abhor them.… Cross References Deuteronomy 1:17 There shall be no difference of persons, you shall hear the little as well as the great: neither shall you respect any man's person, because it is the judgment of God. And if any thing seem hard to you, refer it to me, and I will hear it. Deuteronomy 16:19 And not go aside to either part. Thou shalt not accept person nor gifts: for gifts blind the eyes of the wise, and change the words of the just. Job 13:8 Do you accept this person, and do you endeavour to judge for God? Proverbs 1:6 The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom. Fools despise wisdom and instruction. Proverbs 18:5 It is not good to accept the person of the wicked, to decline from the truth of judgment. Proverbs 22:17 Incline thy ear, and hear the words of the wise: and apply thy heart to my doctrine: Proverbs 28:21 He that hath respect to a person in judgment, doth not well: such a man even for a morsel of bread forsaketh the truth. Jump to Previous Belong Discern Faces Good Judging Judgment Partiality Persons Person's Position Respect Sayings Show WiseJump to Next Belong Discern Faces Good Judging Judgment Partiality Persons Person's Position Respect Sayings Show WiseLinks Proverbs 24:23 NIVProverbs 24:23 NLT Proverbs 24:23 ESV Proverbs 24:23 NASB Proverbs 24:23 Bible Apps Proverbs 24:23 Biblia Paralela Proverbs 24:23 Chinese Bible Proverbs 24:23 French Bible Proverbs 24:23 German Bible Alphabetical: also are good in is judging judgment not of partiality sayings show the These To wise OT Poetry: Proverbs 24:23 These also are sayings of the wise (Prov. Pro Pr) Bible Study Resources, Dictionary, Concordance and Search Tools |