Proverbs 18:5

Proverbs 18:5 in 6 English translations. Each links through to the full chapter for context.

New International Version (NIV)

5It is not good to be partial to the wicked

and so deprive the innocent of justice.

5To show partiality to the wicked is not good,

Nor to suppress the righteous in judgment.

5To show partiality to the wicked is not good,

Nor to thrust aside the righteous in judgment.

5To show respect to the wicked person is not good,

Nor to push aside and deprive the righteous of justice.

5Showing partiality18:5 Hebrew Lifting the face to the wicked is not good,

nor is depriving the innocent of justice.

5It isn’t good to favor those who do wrong.

That would keep justice from those who aren’t guilty.