Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Proverbs 24:23 Cross-References
Explore 17 cross-references for Proverbs 24:23 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Proverbs chapter 24 verse 23 to related passages throughout the Bible.
Further Sayings of the Wise
“These things also belong to the wise. It is not good to have respect of persons in judgment.”
Proverbs 24:23 (KJV)
Commentary on Proverbs 24:23
This verse introduces a new section: 'These things also belong to the wise' (גַּם־אֵלֶּה לַחֲכָמִים/gam-eleh lachakhamim, these also are for/of the wise). The following verses (23-34) constitute additional wisdom sayings. The immediate topic is judicial partiality: 'It is not good to have respect of persons in judgment' (הַכֵּר־פָּנִים בַּמִּשְׁפָּט בַּל־טוֹב/hakker-panim bamishpat bal-tov, showing partiality in judgment is not good). The law repeatedly forbade this: 'Ye shall not respect persons in judgment' (Deuteronomy 1:17); 'Thou shalt not wrest judgment; thou shalt not respect persons' (...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Proverbs 24:23
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“To have respect of persons is not good: for for a piece of bread that man will transgress.”
“nor to deprive the innocent of justice.”
“then peaceful”
“but judge righteous judgment.,Judge not according to the appearance, but judge righteous judgment.,,,,,,,,”
“Whoso is wise”
“reprove in the sight of all”
“and parables”
“nor respect of persons”
“you shall bring to me”