Proverbs 18:5
World English Bible (WEB)
To be partial to the faces of the wicked is not good, nor to deprive the innocent of justice.
In context
3 When wickedness comes, contempt also comes, and with shame comes disgrace.
4 The words of a man’s mouth are like deep waters. The fountain of wisdom is like a flowing brook.
5 To be partial to the faces of the wicked is not good, nor to deprive the innocent of justice.
6 A fool’s lips come into strife, and his mouth invites beatings.
7 A fool’s mouth is his destruction, and his lips are a snare to his soul.
Proverbs 18:5 in every translation
- WEB World English Bible
- To be partial to the faces of the wicked is not good, nor to deprive the innocent of justice.
- KJV King James Version
- It is not good to accept the person of the wicked, to overthrow the righteous in judgment.
- 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.