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Proverbs 18:5

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5Being partial to faces of evil is not good,

nor to subvert the righteous at the judgment.

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ESVEnglish Standard Version

It is not good to be partial to the wicked

or to deprive the righteous of justice.

NIVNew International Version (2011)

It is not good to be partial to the wicked

and so deprive the innocent of justice.

CSBChristian Standard Bible

It is not good to show partiality to the guilty,

denying an innocent person justice.

NLTNew Living Translation

It is not right to acquit the guilty

or deny justice to the innocent.

KJV 1900King James Version

It is not good to accept the person of the wicked,

To overthrow the righteous in judgment.