Proverbs 24:23

These also are sayings of the wise. To show partiality in judgment is not good.

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WEBBE

These also are sayings of the wise: To show partiality in judgement is not good.

BSB

These also are sayings of the wise: To show partiality in judgment is not good.

KJV

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

ASV

These also are [sayings] of the wise. To have respect of persons in judgment is not good.

BBE

These are more sayings of the wise: To have respect for a person's position when judging is not good.

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Commentary

Matthew Henry · Verses 23–26

The wisdom God giveth, renders a man fit for his station. Every one who finds the benefit of the right answer, will be attached to him that gave it.

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Cross-references: Treasury of Scripture Knowledge. Hebrew and Greek data from STEPBible.org (Tyndale House, Cambridge), CC BY 4.0. Library: sources.