Proverbs 28:21
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Proverbs 28:21 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Proverbs 28:21 is a verse from the book of Proverbs in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "To have respect of persons is not good: for for a piece of bread that man will transgress." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Proverbs 28:21 — KJV
“To have respect of persons is not good: for for a piece of bread that man will transgress.”
— Proverbs 28:21 (KJV)
Proverbs 28:21 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 28:21
“And he dealt among all the people, even among the whole multitude of Israel, as well to the women as men, to every one a cake of bread, and a good piece of flesh, and a flagon of wine. So all the people departed every one to his house.”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 28:21: good, piece, bread
“And he dealt to every one of Israel, both man and woman, to every one a loaf of bread, and a good piece of flesh, and a flagon of wine.”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 28:21: good, piece, bread
“But if ye have respect to persons, ye commit sin, and are convinced of the law as transgressors.”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 28:21: respect, persons, transgress
“These things also belong to the wise. It is not good to have respect of persons in judgment.”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 28:21: respect, persons, good
“And the king of Sodom said unto Abram, Give me the persons, and take the goods to thyself. persons: Heb. souls”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 28:21: persons, good
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