Proverbs 24:23
These also are sayings of the wise. Partiality in judging is not good.
In context
20 for the evil man has no future; the lamp of the wicked will be put out.
21 My son, fear the Lord and the king, and do not join with those who do otherwise, 22 for disaster will arise suddenly from them, and who knows the ruin that will come from them both?
23 These also are sayings of the wise. Partiality in judging is not good. 24 Whoever says to the wicked, “You are in the right,” will be cursed by peoples, abhorred by nations, 25 but those who rebuke the wicked will have delight, and a good blessing will come upon them. 26 Whoever gives an honest answer kisses the lips.
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- KJV King James Version
— Proverbs 24:23 in the KJV
These things also belong to the wise. It is not good to have respect of persons in judgment.
- NIV New International Version
— Proverbs 24:23 in the NIV
These also are sayings of the wise: To show partiality in judging is not good: