Proverbs 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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Other Translations for Proverbs 24:23

BSB

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

AKJV

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

CPDV

Likewise, these things are for the wise. It is not good to base judgment on knowledge of character.

ERV

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

NHEB

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

SMT

Also these to the wise. To look upon the face in judgment is not good.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Proverbs 24:23

ThesethingsalsobelongtothewiseH2450AdjectiveItisnotgoodH2896tohaverespectH5234VerbofpersonsH6440Noun MasculineinjudgmentH4941Noun Masculine

Commentary for Proverbs 24:23

Please note: this is not Scripture

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Proverbs 24:23

Summary

Just judgment forbids favoritism in decisions

Event

Instruction against partial judgment

Estimated Time Period

c. 900 BC