Proverbs 24:23 Cross References - ISV

²³ Sayings of the WiseHere are some more proverbs from wise people: It isn’t good to show partiality in judgment.

¹⁵ “You are not to be unjust in deciding a case. You are not to show partiality to the poor or honor the great. Instead, decide the case of your neighbor with righteousness.”

¹⁷ When you hold a hearing, don’t be partial in judgment toward the least important or toward the great. Never fear men, because judgment belongs to God. If the matter is difficult for you, bring it to me for a hearing.’

¹⁹ You must not twist justice, show favoritism, or take bribes, because a bribe blinds the eyes of the wise and subverts the speech of the righteous.

⁷ So let the fear of the LORD rest upon you, be on your guard, and act carefully, because with the LORD our God there is neither injustice, nor partiality, nor bribery.”

² “How long will you judge partially by showing favor on the wicked? Interlude ³ “Defend the poor and the fatherless. Vindicate the afflicted and the poor. ⁴ Rescue the poor and the needy, delivering them from the power of the wicked.

⁴³ Let whoever is wise observe these things, that they may comprehend the gracious love of the LORD.

⁶ in understanding proverbs, clever sayings, words of the wise, and their riddles.

⁵ It’s not good to be partial towards an evil person, thereby depriving the righteous of justice.

¹⁷ Sayings of the WisePay attention and listen to the words of the wise, and apply your heart to my teaching,

²¹ To show partiality isn’t good, yet for a piece of bread the valiant will transgress.

¹ The Wise Use of Power Who is really wise? Who knows how to interpret this saying: “A person’s wisdom improves his appearance, softening a harsh countenance.”
² The Wisdom of Pleasing LeadersI advise doing what the king says, especially regarding an oath to God. ³ Don’t be in a hurry to leave him, and don’t persist in evil, for he does whatever he pleases. ⁴ Since a king’s command is powerful, who is able to challenge him, asking, “What are you doing?”
⁵ Whoever obeys his commands will not experience harm, and the wise in heart will discern both the appropriate time and response.

⁹ Concluding CounselWhoever is wise, let him understand these things. Whoever is discerning, let him know them. For the ways of the LORD are right: the righteous follow his example, but the rebellious stumble in them.

²⁴ Stop judging by appearances, but judge with righteous judgment!”

²⁰ As for those who keep on sinning, rebuke them in front of everyone so that the rest will also be afraid. ²¹ With God as my witness, as well as the Messiah Jesus and the chosen angels, I solemnly call on you to carry out these instructions without prejudice, doing nothing on the basis of partiality.

⁴ then you will have made false distinctions among yourselves and will have judged from evil motives, will you not?
⁵ Listen, my dear brothers! God has chosen the poor in the world to become rich in faith and to be heirs of the kingdom that he promised to those who keep on loving him, has he not? ⁶ But you have humiliated the man who is poor. Are not rich people the ones who oppress you and drag you into court?

¹⁷ However, the wisdom that comes from above is first of all pure, then peace-loving, gentle, willing to yield, full of compassion and good deeds, and without a trace of partiality or hypocrisy.

¹⁷ If you call “Father” the one who judges everyone impartially according to what they have done, you must live in reverent fear as long as you are strangers in a strange land.