Proverbs 24:23
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Further Sayings of the Wise
23 These things also belong to the wise:
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- Proverbs 24:23 Lit. recognize faces
Proverbs 28:21
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- Proverbs 28:21 Lit. recognize faces
Proverbs 18:5
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5 It is not good to show partiality to the wicked,
Or to overthrow the righteous in (A)judgment.
Psalm 107:43
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43 (A)Whoever is wise will observe these things,
And they will understand the lovingkindness of the Lord.
Leviticus 19:15
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15 ‘You shall do no injustice in (A)judgment. You shall not (B)be partial to the poor, nor honor the person of the mighty. In righteousness you shall judge your neighbor.
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1 Peter 1:17
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17 And if you call on the Father, who (A)without partiality judges according to each one’s work, conduct yourselves throughout the time of your [a]stay here in fear;
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- 1 Peter 1:17 sojourning, dwelling as resident aliens
James 3:17
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17 But (A)the wisdom that is from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, willing to yield, full of mercy and good fruits, (B)without partiality (C)and without hypocrisy.
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1 Timothy 5:20-21
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20 Those who are sinning rebuke in the presence of all, that the rest also may fear.
21 I charge you before God and the Lord Jesus Christ and the [a]elect angels that you observe these things without (A)prejudice, doing nothing with partiality.
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- 1 Timothy 5:21 chosen
John 7:24
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24 (A)Do not judge according to appearance, but judge with righteous judgment.”
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Hosea 14:9
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9 Who is wise?
Let him understand these things.
Who is prudent?
Let him know them.
For (A)the ways of the Lord are right;
The righteous walk in them,
But transgressors stumble in them.
Proverbs 1:6
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6 To understand a proverb and an enigma,
The words of the wise and their (A)riddles.
Psalm 82:2-4
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2 How long will you judge unjustly,
And (A)show partiality to the wicked? Selah
3 [a]Defend the poor and fatherless;
Do justice to the afflicted and (B)needy.
4 Deliver the poor and needy;
Free them from the hand of the wicked.
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- Psalm 82:3 Vindicate
2 Chronicles 19:7
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7 Now therefore, let the fear of the Lord be upon you; take care and do it, for (A)there is no iniquity with the Lord our God, no (B)partiality, nor taking of bribes.”
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Deuteronomy 16:19
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19 (A)You shall not pervert justice; (B)you shall not [a]show partiality, (C)nor take a bribe, for a bribe blinds the eyes of the wise and [b]twists the words of the righteous.
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- Deuteronomy 16:19 Lit. regard faces
- Deuteronomy 16:19 perverts
Deuteronomy 1:17
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17 (A)You shall not show partiality in judgment; you shall hear the small as well as the great; you shall not be afraid in any man’s presence, for (B)the judgment is God’s. The case that is too hard for you, (C)bring to me, and I will hear it.’
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James 2:4-6
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4 have you not [a]shown partiality among yourselves, and become judges with evil thoughts?
5 Listen, my beloved brethren: (A)Has God not chosen the poor of this world to be (B)rich in faith and heirs of the kingdom (C)which He promised to those who love Him? 6 But (D)you have dishonored the poor man. Do not the rich oppress you (E)and drag you into the courts?
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- James 2:4 differentiated
Ecclesiastes 8:1-5
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Obey Authorities for God’s Sake
8 Who is like a wise man?
And who knows the interpretation of a thing?
(A)A man’s wisdom makes his face shine,
And (B)the [a]sternness of his face is changed.
Obey Authorities for God’s Sake
2 I say, “Keep the king’s commandment (C)for the sake of your oath to God. 3 (D)Do not be hasty to go from his presence. Do not take your stand for an evil thing, for he does whatever pleases him.”
4 Where the word of a king is, there is power;
And (E)who may say to him, “What are you doing?”
5 He who keeps his command will experience nothing harmful;
And a wise man’s heart [b]discerns both time and judgment,
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- Ecclesiastes 8:1 Lit. strength
- Ecclesiastes 8:5 Lit. knows
Proverbs 22:17
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Sayings of the Wise
17 Incline your ear and hear the words of the wise,
And apply your heart to my knowledge;
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