Proverbs 24:23

Proverbs chapter 24 · verse 23 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

World English Bible · 2000

These also aresayingsof the wise. To have respect of persons in judgment is not good.

King James Version · 1611

These things also belong to the wise. It is not good to have respect of persons in judgment.

American Standard Version · 1901

These also aresayingsof the wise. To have respect of persons in judgment is not good.

v.22For their calamity shall rise suddenly; And the destruction from them both, who knoweth it?

v.23This passage

v.24He that saith unto the wicked, Thou art righteous, Peoples shall curse him, nations shall abhor him;

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.