Proverbs 28:21

To have respect of persons is not good: for for a piece of bread that man will transgress.

King James Version
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Other Translations for Proverbs 28:21

BSB
To show partiality is not good, yet a man will do wrong for a piece of bread.
AKJV
To have respect of persons is not good: for for a piece of bread that man will transgress.
CPDV
Whoever shows favoritism in judgment does not do well; even if it is for a morsel of bread, he forsakes the truth.
ERV
To have respect of persons is not good: neither that a man should transgress for a piece of bread.
NHEB
To show partiality is not good; yet a man will do wrong for a piece of bread.
SMT
To look upon faces is not good and for a morsel of bread the man will transgress.

Commentary for Proverbs 28:21

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Proverbs 28:21
Summary
Partiality corrupts judgment and invites transgression
Event
Bias leads to corruption and violation
Estimated Time Period
c. 950-700 BC
Category
Wisdom