Pro 24:23
These {things} also {belong} to the wise. {It is} not good to have respect of persons in judgment.
King James Version
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To have respect of persons {is} not good: for for a piece of bread {that} man will transgress.
{It is} not good to accept the person of the wicked, to overthrow the righteous in judgment.
But the wisdom that is from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, {and} easy to be intreated, full of mercy and good fruits, without partiality, and without hypocrisy. {partiality: or, wrangling}
Judge not according to the appearance, but judge righteous judgment.
Ye shall do no unrighteousness in judgment: thou shalt not respect the person of the poor, nor honour the person of the mighty: {but} in righteousness shalt thou judge thy neighbour.
Whoso {is} wise, and will observe these {things}, even they shall understand the lovingkindness of the LORD.
Them that sin rebuke before all, that others also may fear.
Who {is} wise, and he shall understand these {things}? prudent, and he shall know them? for the ways of the LORD {are} right, and the just shall walk in them: but the transgressors shall fall therein.
How long will ye judge unjustly, and accept the persons of the wicked? Selah.
Wherefore now let the fear of the LORD be upon you; take heed and do {it}: for {there is} no iniquity with the LORD our God, nor respect of persons, nor taking of gifts.
And if ye call on the Father, who without respect of persons judgeth according to every man's work, pass the time of your sojourning {here} in fear:
Ye shall not respect persons in judgment; {but} ye shall hear the small as well as the great; ye shall not be afraid of the face of man; for the judgment {is} God's: and the cause that is too hard for you, bring {it} unto me, and I will hear it. {respect...: Heb. acknowledge faces}
Thou shalt not wrest judgment; thou shalt not respect persons, neither take a gift: for a gift doth blind the eyes of the wise, and pervert the words of the righteous. {words: or, matters}
To understand a proverb, and the interpretation; the words of the wise, and their dark sayings. {the interpretation: or, an eloquent speech}
Are ye not then partial in yourselves, and are become judges of evil thoughts?
Bow down thine ear, and hear the words of the wise, and apply thine heart unto my knowledge.
Who {is} as the wise {man}? and who knoweth the interpretation of a thing? a man's wisdom maketh his face to shine, and the boldness of his face shall be changed. {the boldness: Heb. the strength}
My brethren, have not the faith of our Lord Jesus Christ, {the Lord} of glory, with respect of persons.
Ye shall do no unrighteousness in judgment: thou shalt not respect the person of the poor, nor honour the person of the mighty: {but} in righteousness shalt thou judge thy neighbour.
For there is no respect of persons with God.
He that justifieth the wicked, and he that condemneth the just, even they both {are} abomination to the LORD.
Ye shall not respect persons in judgment; {but} ye shall hear the small as well as the great; ye shall not be afraid of the face of man; for the judgment {is} God's: and the cause that is too hard for you, bring {it} unto me, and I will hear it. {respect...: Heb. acknowledge faces}
Judge not according to the appearance, but judge righteous judgment.
To have respect of persons {is} not good: for for a piece of bread {that} man will transgress.
Thou shalt not wrest judgment; thou shalt not respect persons, neither take a gift: for a gift doth blind the eyes of the wise, and pervert the words of the righteous. {words: or, matters}
{It is} not good to accept the person of the wicked, to overthrow the righteous in judgment.
For he is the minister of God to thee for good. But if thou do that which is evil, be afraid; for he beareth not the sword in vain: for he is the minister of God, a revenger to {execute} wrath upon him that doeth evil.
Accuse not a servant unto his master, lest he curse thee, and thou be found guilty. {Accuse...: Heb. Hurt not with thy tongue}
Let me not, I pray you, accept any man's person, neither let me give flattering titles unto man.
Will ye accept his person? will ye contend for God?
He deviseth mischief upon his bed; he setteth himself in a way {that is} not good; he abhorreth not evil. {mischief: or, vanity}
Also I said, It {is} not good that ye do: ought ye not to walk in the fear of our God because of the reproach of the heathen our enemies?