Treasury of Scripture Knowledge It is not good to accept the person of the wicked, to decline from the truth of judgment. not Proverbs 24:23 These things also to the wise: It is not good to have respect to persons in 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 1:16,17 And I commanded them, saying: Hear them, and judge that which is just: whether he be one of your country, or a stranger. . . . 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 13:7,8 Hath God any need of your lie, that you should speak deceitfully for him? . . . Job 34:19 Who accepteth not the persons of princes: nor hath regarded the tyrant, when he contended against the poor man: for all are the work of his hands. Matthew 22:16 And they sent to him their disciples with the Herodians, saying: Master, we know that thou art a true speaker and teachest the way of God in truth. Neither carest thou for any man: for thou dost not regard the person of men. to overthrow 1 Kings 21:9-14 And this was the tenor of the letters: Proclaim a fast, and make Naboth sit among the chief of the people; . . . Isaiah 5:23 That justify the wicked for gifts, and take away the justice of the just from him. Isaiah 59:14 And judgment is turned away backward, and justice hath stood far off: because truth hath fallen down in the street, and equity could not come in. Micah 7:3 The evil of their hands they call good: the prince requireth, and the judge is for giving: and the great man hath uttered the desire of his soul, and they have troubled it. Context The Selfishness of the Unfriendly…4Words from the mouth of a man are as deep water: and the fountain of wisdom is an overflowing stream. 5It is not good to accept the person of the wicked, to decline from the truth of judgment.6The lips of a fool intermeddle with strife: and his mouth provoketh quarrels.… Cross References Exodus 23:2 Thou shalt not follow the multitude to do evil: neither shalt thou yield in judgment, to the opinion of the most part, to stray from the truth. Exodus 23:6 Thou shalt not go aside in the poor man's judgment. 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. Psalm 82:2 How long will you judge unjustly: and accept the persons of the wicked? Proverbs 17:15 He that justifieth the wicked, and he that condemneth the just, both are abominable before God. Proverbs 17:26 It is no good thing to do hurt to the just: nor to strike the prince, who judgeth right. Proverbs 24:23 These things also to the wise: It is not good to have respect to persons in 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. Proverbs 31:5 And lest they drink and forget judgments, and pervert the cause of the children of the poor. Micah 3:9 But yet I am filled with the strength of the spirit of the Lord, with judgment and power: to declare unto Jacob his wickedness and to Israel his sin. Lexicon Showing partialityשְׂאֵ֣ת (śə·’êṯ) Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct Strong's Hebrew 5375: To lift, carry, take to the wicked רָשָׁ֣ע (rā·šā‘) Adjective - masculine singular Strong's Hebrew 7563: Wrong, an, bad person is not לֹא־ (lō-) Adverb - Negative particle Strong's Hebrew 3808: Not, no good, ט֑וֹב (ṭō·wḇ) Adjective - masculine singular Strong's Hebrew 2896: Pleasant, agreeable, good nor is depriving לְהַטּ֥וֹת (lə·haṭ·ṭō·wṯ) Preposition-l | Verb - Hifil - Infinitive construct Strong's Hebrew 5186: To stretch out, spread out, extend, incline, bend the innocent צַ֝דִּ֗יק (ṣad·dîq) Adjective - masculine singular Strong's Hebrew 6662: Just, righteous of justice. בַּמִּשְׁפָּֽט׃ (bam·miš·pāṭ) Preposition-b, Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's Hebrew 4941: A verdict, a sentence, formal decree, divine law, penalty, justice, privilege, style Additional Translations Showing partiality to the wicked is not good, nor is depriving the innocent of justice.It is not good to accept the person of the wicked, to overthrow the righteous in judgment. To respect the person of the wicked is not good, Nor to turn aside the righteous in judgment. It is not good to accept the person of the ungodly, nor is it holy to pervert justice in judgment. It is not good to accept the person of the wicked, to wrong the righteous in judgment. To accept the person of the wicked is not good, nor to turn aside the righteous in judgment. It is not good to accept the person of the wicked, to overthrow the righteous in judgment. To be partial to the faces of the wicked is not good, nor to deprive the innocent of justice. Acceptance of the face of the wicked is not good, To turn aside the righteous in judgment. Jump to Previous Accept Acceptance Decision Deprive Evil-Doer Face Faces Good Innocent Judgment Justice Overthrow Partial Partiality Respect Righteous Show Thrust Turn Wicked WrongJump to Next Accept Acceptance Decision Deprive Evil-Doer Face Faces Good Innocent Judgment Justice Overthrow Partial Partiality Respect Righteous Show Thrust Turn Wicked WrongExternal Links Proverbs 18:5 NIVProverbs 18:5 NLT Proverbs 18:5 ESV Proverbs 18:5 NASB Proverbs 18:5 ASV Proverbs 18:5 Bible Apps Proverbs 18:5 Biblia Paralela Proverbs 18:5 Chinese Bible Proverbs 18:5 French Bible Proverbs 18:5 German Bible Alphabetical: aside be deprive good in innocent is It judgment justice Nor not of or partial partiality righteous show the thrust to wicked OT Poetry: Proverbs 18:5 To be partial to the faces (Prov. Pro Pr) Bible Study Resources, Dictionary, Concordance and Search Tools |