Proverbs 18:5
King James Version (KJV)
It is not good to accept the person of the wicked, to overthrow the righteous in judgment.
In context
3 When the wicked cometh, then cometh also contempt, and with ignominy reproach.
4 The words of a man’s mouth are as deep waters, and the wellspring of wisdom as a flowing brook.
5 It is not good to accept the person of the wicked, to overthrow the righteous in judgment.
6 A fool’s lips enter into contention, and his mouth calleth for strokes.
7 A fool’s mouth is his destruction, and his lips are the snare of his soul.
Proverbs 18:5 in every translation
- KJV King James Version
- It is not good to accept the person of the wicked, to overthrow the righteous in judgment.
- WEB World English Bible
- To be partial to the faces of the wicked is not good, nor to deprive the innocent of justice.
- BSB Berean Standard Bible
- Showing partiality to the wicked is not good, nor is depriving the innocent of justice.
- ASV American Standard Version
- To respect the person of the wicked is not good, Nor to turn aside the righteous in judgment.
- YLT Young's Literal Translation
- Acceptance of the face of the wicked [is] not good, To turn aside the righteous in judgment.
- DBY Darby Translation
- It is not good to accept the person of the wicked, to wrong the righteous in judgment.
- WBS Webster Bible
- It is not good to accept the person of the wicked, to overthrow the righteous in judgment.