Proverbs 24:23
What does Proverbs 24:23 mean?
A plain-English look at Proverbs 24:23 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000These also aresayingsof the wise. To have respect of persons in judgment is not good.
KJV
King James Version · 1611These things also belong to the wise. It is not good to have respect of persons in judgment.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901These also aresayingsof the wise. To have respect of persons in judgment is not good.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949These are more sayings of the wise: To have respect for a person's position when judging is not good.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862These also are for the wise: --To discern faces in judgment is not good.
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752These things also to the wise: It is not good to have respect to persons in judgment.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890These things also come from the wise. It is not good to have respect of persons in judgment.
Context
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- 1 Timothy 5:20
Them that sin reprove in the sight of all, that the rest also may be in fear.
- Psalms 82:2
How long will ye judge unjustly, And respect the persons of the wicked? [Selah
- Psalms 107:43
Whoso is wise will give heed to these things; And they will consider the lovingkindnesses of Jehovah.
- John 7:24
Judge not according to appearance, but judge righteous judgment.
- James 2:4
do ye not make distinctions among yourselves, and become judges with evil thoughts?
- Proverbs 22:17
Incline thine ear, and hear the words of the wise, And apply thy heart unto my knowledge.
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