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Proverbs 24:23

Proverbs 24:23
These things also belong to the wise. It is not good to have respect of persons in judgment.

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

He that saith unto the wicked, Thou art righteous,.... Not in a private way, or as giving his opinion or character of a man that is wicked, whom either through ignorance or flattery another may call…

Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

Belong to the wise - Either “are fitting for the wise, addressed to them,” or (as in the superscriptions of many of the Psalms) “are written by the wise.” Most recent commentators take it in the…

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

Proverbs 24:23-26

Here are lessons for wise men, that is, judges and princes. As subjects must do their duty, and be obedient to magistrates, so magistrates must do their duty in administering justice to their…

Academic commentary, 1882–1921

Cambridge Bible

IV. Third Collection of Proverbs. Chap. Pro 24:23-34

A short Collection resembling in character the Second Collection, to which it forms a kind of Appendix.

23. Thesethings alsobelong to Rather,…