Proverbs 18:5
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King James Version (modern wording)
It is not good to accept the person of the wicked, to overthrow the righteous in judgment.
Proverbs 18:5 (KJV)
American Standard Version
To respect the person of the wicked is not good, Norto turn aside the righteous in judgment.
Proverbs 18:5 (ASV)
Berean Standard Bible
Showing partiality to the wicked is not good, nor is depriving the innocent of justice.
Proverbs 18:5 (BSB)
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What does Proverbs 18:5 say?
Proverbs 18:5 in modern King James wording reads: "It is not good to accept the person of the wicked, to overthrow the righteous in judgment."
Where is Proverbs 18:5 found in the Bible?
Proverbs 18:5 is verse 5 of chapter 18 of the book of Proverbs, in the Old Testament. Proverbs has 31 chapters.
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