Proverbs
King James Version (KJV)
Proverbs 18:5
“It is not good to accept the person of the wicked, to overthrow the righteous in judgment.”
King James Version (KJV)
Proverbs 18:5 Context
2A fool hath no delight in understanding, but that his heart may discover itself. 3When the wicked cometh, then cometh also contempt, and with ignominy reproach. 4The words of a man's mouth are as deep waters, and the wellspring of wisdom as a flowing brook. 5It is not good to accept the person of the wicked, to overthrow the righteous in judgment. 6A fool's lips enter into contention, and his mouth calleth for strokes. 7A fool's mouth is his destruction, and his lips are the snare of his soul. 8The words of a talebearer are as wounds, and they go down into the innermost parts of the belly.
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Translation Details for Proverbs 18:5
It is not good to accept the person of the wicked, to overthrow the righteous in judgment.
Other Translations for Proverbs 18:5
Bible Commentary for Proverbs 18:5
Wesley's Notes for Proverbs 18:5
18:3 Cometh - Into any place or company. Contempt - He despiseth all instruction and reproof. Reproach - And he shews his contempt by ignominious and reproachful expressions.
18:4 A man's - A wise man's. As a brook - That wisdom which is in his heart is continually pouring forth wise and good counsels.
It is not good to accept the person of the wicked, to ouerthrowe the righteous in iudgement.
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan
To show partiality to the wicked is not good, {Nor} to thrust aside the righteous in judgment.
- New American Standard Version (1995)
To respect the person of the wicked is not good, `Nor' to turn aside the righteous in judgment.
- American Standard Version (1901)
To have respect for the person of the evil-doer is not good, or to give a wrong decision against the upright.
- Basic English Bible
It is not good to accept the person of the wicked, to wrong the righteous in judgment.
- Darby Bible
It is not good to accept the person of the wicked, to overthrow the righteous in judgment.
- Webster's Bible
To be partial to the faces of the wicked is not good, nor to deprive the innocent of justice.
- World English Bible
Acceptance of the face of the wicked [is] not good, To turn aside the righteous in judgment.
- Youngs Literal Bible
It is not good to respect the person of the wicked, so as to turn aside the righteous in judgment.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible