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Partiality in judging is not good.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/proverbs/24.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />These also are sayings of the wise: To show partiality in judgment is not good.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/proverbs/24.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />These <i>things</i> also <i>belong</i> to the wise. <i>It is</i> not good to have respect of persons in judgment.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/proverbs/24.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />These <i>things</i> also <i>belong</i> to the wise: <i>It is</i> not good to show partiality in judgment.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/proverbs/24.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />These also are <i>sayings</i> of the wise: To show partiality in judgment is not good.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/proverbs/24.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />These also are sayings of the wise. To show partiality in judgment is not good.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/proverbs/24.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />These also are sayings of the wise. To show partiality in judgment is not good.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/proverbs/24.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />These also are <i>sayings</i> of the wise. To show partiality in judgment is not good.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/proverbs/24.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />These also are sayings of the wise: To show partiality in judgment is not good.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/proverbs/24.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />These sayings also belong to the wise: It is not good to show partiality in judgment.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/proverbs/24.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />These sayings also belong to the wise: It is not good to show partiality in judgment. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/proverbs/24.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />These also are sayings of the wise. To have respect of persons in judgment is not good.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/proverbs/24.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Here are some more sayings that make good sense: When you judge, you must be fair. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/proverbs/24.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />These also are sayings of the wise. To have respect of persons in judgment is not good.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/proverbs/24.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />These also are the sayings of wise people: Showing partiality as a judge is not good.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/proverbs/24.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />The wise have also said these things: It is wrong for judges to be prejudiced. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/proverbs/24.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Here are some more proverbs from wise people: It isn't good to show partiality in judgment.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/proverbs/24.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />These also are sayings of the wise: To show partiality in judgment is not good.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/proverbs/24.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />These sayings also are from the wise: To show partiality in judgment is terrible: <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/proverbs/24.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />These also are sayings of the wise. To show partiality in judgment is not good.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/proverbs/24.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />These things also belong to the wise. It is not good to have respect of persons in judgment.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/proverbs/24.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />These also are sayings of the wise: To show partiality in judgment is not good. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/proverbs/24.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />These are also for the wise: [It] is not good to discern faces in judgment.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/proverbs/24.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> These also are for the wise: -- To discern faces in judgment is not good.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/proverbs/24.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />Also these to the wise. To look upon the face in judgment is not good.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/proverbs/24.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />These things also to the wise: It is not good to have respect to persons in judgment. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/proverbs/24.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />Likewise, these things are for the wise. It is not good to base judgment on knowledge of character.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/proverbs/24.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />These also are Words of the Wise: To show partiality in judgment is not good. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/proverbs/24.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />These also are sayings of the wise: Partiality in judging is not good.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/proverbs/24.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />These things I say to the wise: It is not good to show partiality in judgment,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/proverbs/24.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />I say these things to the wise; to accept persons in judgment is not good<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/proverbs/24.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />These also are sayings of the wise. To have respect of persons in judgment is not good.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/proverbs/24.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And this thing I say to you that are wise <i>for you</i> to learn: It is not good to have respect of persons in judgment.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/proverbs/24-23.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/kpUA5ZltBeQ?start=4983" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/proverbs/24.htm">Further Sayings of the Wise</a></span><br> <span class="reftext">23</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/428.htm" title="428: ’êl·leh (Pro-cp) -- These. Prolonged from 'el; these or those.">These</a> <a href="/hebrew/1571.htm" title="1571: gam- (Conj) -- Also, moreover, yea. ">also</a> <a href="/hebrew/2450.htm" title="2450: la·ḥă·ḵā·mîm (Prep-l, Art:: Adj-mp) -- Wise. From chakam; wise.">are sayings of the wise:</a> <a href="/hebrew/5234.htm" title="5234: hak·kêr- (V-Hifil-InfAbs) -- To regard, recognize. ">To show partiality</a> <a href="/hebrew/6440.htm" title="6440: pā·nîm (N-mp) -- Face, faces. Plural of an unused noun; the face; used in a great variety of applications; also as a preposition."></a> <a href="/hebrew/4941.htm" title="4941: bə·miš·pāṭ (Prep-b:: N-ms) -- Judgment. ">in judgment</a> <a href="/hebrew/1077.htm" title="1077: bal- (Adv) -- Not. From balah; properly, a failure; by implication nothing; usually not at all; also lest.">is not</a> <a href="/hebrew/2896.htm" title="2896: ṭō·wḇ (Adj-ms) -- Pleasant, agreeable, good.">good.</a> </span><span class="reftext">24</span>Whoever tells the guilty, “You are innocent”—peoples will curse him, and nations will denounce him;…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/james/2-1.htm">James 2:1-9</a></span><br />My brothers, as you hold out your faith in our glorious Lord Jesus Christ, do not show favoritism. / Suppose a man comes into your meeting wearing a gold ring and fine clothes, and a poor man in shabby clothes also comes in. / If you lavish attention on the man in fine clothes and say, “Here is a seat of honor,” but say to the poor man, “You must stand” or “Sit at my feet,” ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/deuteronomy/1-17.htm">Deuteronomy 1:17</a></span><br />Show no partiality in judging; hear both small and great alike. Do not be intimidated by anyone, for judgment belongs to God. And bring to me any case too difficult for you, and I will hear it.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/leviticus/19-15.htm">Leviticus 19:15</a></span><br />You must not pervert justice; you must not show partiality to the poor or favoritism to the rich; you are to judge your neighbor fairly.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/james/3-17.htm">James 3:17</a></span><br />But the wisdom from above is first of all pure, then peace-loving, gentle, accommodating, full of mercy and good fruit, impartial, and sincere.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_timothy/5-21.htm">1 Timothy 5:21</a></span><br />I solemnly charge you before God and Christ Jesus and the elect angels to maintain these principles without bias, and to do nothing out of partiality.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/exodus/23-2.htm">Exodus 23:2-3</a></span><br />You shall not follow the crowd in wrongdoing. When you testify in a lawsuit, do not pervert justice by siding with the crowd. / And do not show favoritism to a poor man in his lawsuit.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/2-11.htm">Romans 2:11</a></span><br />For God does not show favoritism.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/deuteronomy/16-19.htm">Deuteronomy 16:19</a></span><br />Do not deny justice or show partiality. Do not accept a bribe, for a bribe blinds the eyes of the wise and twists the words of the righteous.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/10-34.htm">Acts 10:34-35</a></span><br />Then Peter began to speak: “I now truly understand that God does not show favoritism, / but welcomes those from every nation who fear Him and do what is right.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/colossians/3-25.htm">Colossians 3:25</a></span><br />Whoever does wrong will be repaid for his wrong, and there is no favoritism.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/19-7.htm">2 Chronicles 19:7</a></span><br />And now, may the fear of the LORD be upon you. Be careful what you do, for with the LORD our God there is no injustice or partiality or bribery.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/22-16.htm">Matthew 22:16</a></span><br />They sent their disciples to Him along with the Herodians. “Teacher,” they said, “we know that You are honest and that You teach the way of God in accordance with the truth. You seek favor from no one, because You pay no attention to external appearance.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/job/34-19.htm">Job 34:19</a></span><br />who is not partial to princes and does not favor rich over poor? For they are all the work of His hands.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ephesians/6-9.htm">Ephesians 6:9</a></span><br />And masters, do the same for your slaves. Give up your use of threats, because you know that He who is both their Master and yours is in heaven, and there is no favoritism with Him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/malachi/2-9.htm">Malachi 2:9</a></span><br />“So I in turn have made you despised and humiliated before all the people, because you have not kept My ways, but have shown partiality in matters of the law.”</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">These things also belong to the wise. It is not good to have respect of persons in judgment.</p><p class="hdg">things</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/107-43.htm">Psalm 107:43</a></b></br> Whoso <i>is</i> wise, and will observe these <i>things</i>, even they shall understand the lovingkindness of the LORD.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/ecclesiastes/8-1.htm">Ecclesiastes 8:1-5</a></b></br> Who <i>is</i> as the wise <i>man</i>? and who knoweth the interpretation of a thing? a man's wisdom maketh his face to shine, and the boldness of his face shall be changed… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/hosea/14-9.htm">Hosea 14:9</a></b></br> Who <i>is</i> wise, and he shall understand these <i>things</i>? prudent, and he shall know them? for the ways of the LORD <i>are</i> right, and the just shall walk in them: but the transgressors shall fall therein.</p><p class="hdg">it</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/proverbs/18-5.htm">Proverbs 18:5</a></b></br> <i>It is</i> not good to accept the person of the wicked, to overthrow the righteous in judgment.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/proverbs/28-21.htm">Proverbs 28:21</a></b></br> To have respect of persons <i>is</i> not good: for for a piece of bread <i>that</i> man will transgress.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/leviticus/19-15.htm">Leviticus 19:15</a></b></br> Ye shall do no unrighteousness in judgment: thou shalt not respect the person of the poor, nor honour the person of the mighty: <i>but</i> in righteousness shalt thou judge thy neighbour.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/proverbs/16-11.htm">Belong</a> <a href="/proverbs/14-8.htm">Discern</a> <a href="/proverbs/18-5.htm">Faces</a> <a href="/proverbs/24-13.htm">Good</a> <a href="/proverbs/20-8.htm">Judging</a> <a href="/proverbs/21-15.htm">Judgment</a> <a href="/proverbs/18-5.htm">Partiality</a> <a href="/proverbs/22-29.htm">Persons</a> <a href="/proverbs/18-8.htm">Person's</a> <a href="/proverbs/12-9.htm">Position</a> <a href="/proverbs/18-5.htm">Respect</a> <a href="/proverbs/23-12.htm">Sayings</a> <a href="/proverbs/23-4.htm">Show</a> <a href="/proverbs/24-6.htm">Wise</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/songs/7-10.htm">Belong</a> <a href="/proverbs/28-21.htm">Discern</a> <a href="/proverbs/25-23.htm">Faces</a> <a href="/proverbs/24-25.htm">Good</a> <a href="/proverbs/29-14.htm">Judging</a> <a href="/proverbs/24-30.htm">Judgment</a> <a href="/proverbs/28-21.htm">Partiality</a> <a href="/proverbs/28-19.htm">Persons</a> <a href="/exodus/22-11.htm">Person's</a> <a href="/proverbs/28-21.htm">Position</a> <a href="/proverbs/28-4.htm">Respect</a> <a href="/proverbs/25-1.htm">Sayings</a> <a href="/proverbs/28-21.htm">Show</a> <a href="/proverbs/25-1.htm">Wise</a><div class="vheading2">Proverbs 24</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/proverbs/24-1.htm">Precepts and Warnings</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/proverbs/24.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/proverbs/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/proverbs/24.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>These also are sayings of the wise:</b><br>This phrase introduces a new section within the collection of Proverbs, indicating a continuation of wisdom literature. The "sayings of the wise" suggest teachings that are not only practical but divinely inspired, aligning with the wisdom tradition in Israel. This tradition is rooted in the fear of the Lord as the beginning of wisdom (<a href="/proverbs/9-10.htm">Proverbs 9:10</a>). The phrase implies a collection of teachings that may have been gathered from various wise individuals, possibly including those outside of Israel, reflecting a broader understanding of wisdom that transcends cultural boundaries.<p><b>To show partiality in judgment:</b><br>Partiality in judgment refers to the unfair treatment of individuals based on personal bias or favoritism. In the ancient Near Eastern context, justice was a central concern, and judges were expected to uphold fairness and integrity. The Mosaic Law explicitly forbids partiality, as seen in <a href="/leviticus/19-15.htm">Leviticus 19:15</a> and <a href="/deuteronomy/16-19.htm">Deuteronomy 16:19</a>, emphasizing that justice should be blind to status or wealth. This principle is echoed in the New Testament, where <a href="/james/2.htm">James 2:1-9</a> warns against favoritism within the Christian community. The call for impartiality reflects God's own nature, as He is described as a just judge who shows no favoritism (<a href="/romans/2-11.htm">Romans 2:11</a>).<p><b>is not good:</b><br>The phrase "is not good" is a moral evaluation, indicating that showing partiality is contrary to God's standards of righteousness. In the Hebrew context, "good" often refers to what aligns with God's will and purposes. The negative construction here underscores the seriousness of the offense, suggesting that partiality undermines the very fabric of justice and community. This aligns with the broader biblical narrative that calls for justice and righteousness as foundational to a godly society (<a href="/micah/6-8.htm">Micah 6:8</a>). The phrase serves as a warning that such behavior is not only socially destructive but also spiritually detrimental, as it contradicts the character of God and His desire for equitable treatment of all people.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_wise.htm">The Wise</a></b><br>This refers to the sages or wise men who contributed to the collection of Proverbs. They are individuals who possess wisdom, often seen as those who fear the Lord and live according to His principles.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/j/judges/leaders.htm">Judges/Leaders</a></b><br>While not explicitly mentioned, the context implies those in positions of authority who are responsible for making judgments and decisions.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/i/israel.htm">Israel</a></b><br>The cultural and historical backdrop of Proverbs is ancient Israel, where justice and fairness were central to societal and religious life.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_call_for_impartiality.htm">The Call for Impartiality</a></b><br>God’s justice is impartial, and as His followers, we are called to reflect His character by being fair and unbiased in our judgments and interactions.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_danger_of_partiality.htm">The Danger of Partiality</a></b><br>Showing favoritism can lead to injustice and corruption, undermining trust and integrity within communities and relationships.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/w/wisdom_in_leadership.htm">Wisdom in Leadership</a></b><br>Leaders and those in authority must seek wisdom from God to judge rightly, ensuring that their decisions are based on truth and righteousness rather than personal gain or bias.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/r/reflecting_god's_character.htm">Reflecting God’s Character</a></b><br>As Christians, we are called to be ambassadors of Christ, which includes upholding His standards of justice and fairness in all areas of life.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_proverbs_24.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Proverbs 24</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_defines_multiculturalism.htm">What defines multiculturalism?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_defines_a_biblical_proverb.htm">What defines a biblical proverb?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_no_evidence_for_proverbs_6_origin.htm">If these proverbs claim universal wisdom, why is there no clear historical or archeological evidence of any unique ancient source behind Proverbs 6? </a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_did_joash_kill_zechariah.htm">Why would Joash brutally execute Zechariah (2 Chronicles 24:20-21), the son of his mentor, if he truly revered Jehoiada's guidance?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/proverbs/24.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>6.SECOND APPENDIX TO "THE PROVERBS OF SOLOMON," CONTAINING PROVERBS OF VARIOUS LENGTHS, RESEMBLING <a href="/proverbs/1-7.htm" title="The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge: but fools despise wisdom and instruction.">Proverbs 1:7</a>--9:18, AND THE BOOK OF ECCLESIASTES (<a href="/context/proverbs/24-23.htm" title="These things also belong to the wise. It is not good to have respect of persons in judgment.">Proverbs 24:23-34</a>).<p>(23) <span class= "bld">These things also belong to the wise--</span><span class= "ital">i.e., </span>have the wise for their authors. (Comp. <a href="/proverbs/1-6.htm" title="To understand a proverb, and the interpretation; the words of the wise, and their dark sayings.">Proverbs 1:6</a>; <a href="/proverbs/22-17.htm" title="Bow down your ear, and hear the words of the wise, and apply your heart to my knowledge.">Proverbs 22:17</a>.)<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/proverbs/24.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verses 23-34.</span> - Part V. A SECOND COLLECTION, forming a second supplement to the first Solomonic book, and containing further "words of the wise." <span class="cmt_sub_title">Verses 23-25.</span> - Partiality and impartiality a hexastich. <span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 23.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">These things also belong to the wise;</span> are the sayings of wise men. The following proverbs, as well as the preceding, are derived from wise men. Mistaking this superscription, the LXX. makes it a personal address: "This I say to you who are wise, so that ye may learn." The first line is not a proverb, but the introduction to the ensuing collection. <span class="cmt_word">It is not good to have respect of persons in judgment</span> (see <a href="/proverbs/18-5.htm">Proverbs 18:5</a>, and note there; and <a href="/proverbs/28-21.htm">Proverbs 28:21</a>, where the expression is the same as here). To regard one person before another is to be partial and unjust. To say this error is "not good" is a meiosis, the meaning being that it is very evil and sinful (comp. <a href="/proverbs/20-23.htm">Proverbs 20:23</a>). The statement is developed and confirmed in the next two verses, which show the results of partiality and its opposite. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/proverbs/24-23.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">These</span><br /><span class="heb">אֵ֥לֶּה</span> <span class="translit">(’êl·leh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Pronoun - common plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_428.htm">Strong's 428: </a> </span><span class="str2">These, those</span><br /><br /><span class="word">also</span><br /><span class="heb">גַּם־</span> <span class="translit">(gam-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunction<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1571.htm">Strong's 1571: </a> </span><span class="str2">Assemblage, also, even, yea, though, both, and</span><br /><br /><span class="word">are sayings of the wise:</span><br /><span class="heb">לַֽחֲכָמִ֑ים</span> <span class="translit">(la·ḥă·ḵā·mîm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l, Article | Adjective - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2450.htm">Strong's 2450: </a> </span><span class="str2">Wise</span><br /><br /><span class="word">To show partiality</span><br /><span class="heb">הַֽכֵּר־</span> <span class="translit">(hak·kêr-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Hifil - Infinitive absolute<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5234.htm">Strong's 5234: </a> </span><span class="str2">To regard, recognize</span><br /><br /><span class="word">in judgment</span><br /><span class="heb">בְּמִשְׁפָּ֣ט</span> <span class="translit">(bə·miš·pāṭ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4941.htm">Strong's 4941: </a> </span><span class="str2">A verdict, a sentence, formal decree, divine law, penalty, justice, privilege, style</span><br /><br /><span class="word">is not</span><br /><span class="heb">בַּל־</span> <span class="translit">(bal-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adverb<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1077.htm">Strong's 1077: </a> </span><span class="str2">A failure, nothing, not at all, lest</span><br /><br /><span class="word">good.</span><br /><span class="heb">טֽוֹב׃</span> <span class="translit">(ṭō·wḇ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adjective - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2896.htm">Strong's 2896: </a> </span><span class="str2">Pleasant, agreeable, good</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/proverbs/24-23.htm">Proverbs 24:23 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/proverbs/24-23.htm">Proverbs 24:23 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/proverbs/24-23.htm">Proverbs 24:23 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/proverbs/24-23.htm">Proverbs 24:23 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/proverbs/24-23.htm">Proverbs 24:23 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/proverbs/24-23.htm">Proverbs 24:23 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/proverbs/24-23.htm">Proverbs 24:23 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/proverbs/24-23.htm">Proverbs 24:23 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/proverbs/24-23.htm">Proverbs 24:23 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/proverbs/24-23.htm">Proverbs 24:23 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/proverbs/24-23.htm">OT Poetry: Proverbs 24:23 These also are sayings of the wise (Prov. 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