Proverbs 24:23
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Proverbs 24:23 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Proverbs 24:23 is a verse from the book of Proverbs in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "These things also belong to the wise. It is not good to have respect of persons in judgment." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Proverbs 24:23 — KJV
“These things also belong to the wise. It is not good to have respect of persons in judgment.”
— Proverbs 24:23 (KJV)
Proverbs 24:23 in Context — About the Book of Proverbs
Proverbs is distilled wisdom for ordinary decisions — money, words, work, friendship, marriage, anger, and the tongue. Its premise is simple: the fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom. Thirty-one chapters make it the classic one-chapter-a-day book for praying through daily choices.
Cross-References for Proverbs 24:23
“Thou shalt not wrest judgment; thou shalt not respect persons, neither take a gift: for a gift doth blind the eyes of the wise, and pervert the words of the righteous. words: or, matters”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 24:23: wise, respect, persons
“And Jesus answered and said unto them, I also will ask you one thing, which if ye tell me, I in like wise will tell you by what authority I do these things.”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 24:23: these, things, also
“In that hour Jesus rejoiced in spirit, and said, I thank thee, O Father, Lord of heaven and earth, that thou hast hid these things from the wise and prudent, and hast revealed them unto babes: even so, Father; for so it seemed good in thy sight.”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 24:23: these, things, wise
“Then answered Jesus and said unto them, Verily, verily, I say unto you, The Son can do nothing of himself, but what he seeth the Father do: for what things soever he doeth, these also doeth the Son likewise.”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 24:23: these, things, also
“And, ye masters, do the same things unto them, forbearing threatening: knowing that your Master also is in heaven; neither is there respect of persons with him. forbearing: or, moderating your...: some read, both your and their Master”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 24:23: things, also, respect
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