23 These also are sayings of the wise:

To show partiality in judging is not good:

24 Whoever says to the guilty, “You are innocent,”

will be cursed by peoples and denounced by nations.

25 But it will go well with those who convict the guilty,

and rich blessing will come on them.

26 An honest answer

is like a kiss on the lips.

27 Put your outdoor work in order

and get your fields ready;

after that, build your house.

28 Do not testify against your neighbor without cause—

would you use your lips to mislead?

23 These also are sayings of the wise.

Partiality in judging is not good.

24 Whoever says to the wicked, “You are in the right,”

will be cursed by peoples, abhorred by nations,

25 but those who rebuke the wicked will have delight,

and a good blessing will come upon them.

26 Whoever gives an honest answer

kisses the lips.

27 Prepare your work outside;

get everything ready for yourself in the field,

and after that build your house.

28 Be not a witness against your neighbor without cause,

and do not deceive with your lips.

23 These things also belong to the wise.

It is not good to have respect of persons in judgment.

24 He that saith unto the wicked, Thou art righteous;

Him shall the people curse, nations shall abhor him:

25 But to them that rebuke him shall be delight,

And a good blessing shall come upon them.

26 Every man shall kiss his lips

That giveth a right answer.

27 Prepare thy work without,

And make it fit for thyself in the field;

And afterwards build thine house.

28 Be not a witness against thy neighbour without cause;

And deceive not with thy lips.

23 Here are some further sayings of the wise:

It is wrong to show favoritism when passing judgment.

24 A judge who says to the wicked, “You are innocent,”

will be cursed by many people and denounced by the nations.

25 But it will go well for those who convict the guilty;

rich blessings will be showered on them.

26 An honest answer

is like a kiss of friendship.

27 Do your planning and prepare your fields

before building your house.

28 Don’t testify against your neighbors without cause;

don’t lie about them.

23 These are also sayings of the wise:

It is not good to take sides when you are the judge.

24 Don’t tell the wicked that they are innocent;

people will curse you, and nations will hate you.

25 But things will go well if you punish the guilty,

and you will receive rich blessings.

26 An honest answer is as pleasing

as a kiss on the lips.

27 First, finish your outside work

and prepare your fields.

After that, you can build your house.

28 Don’t testify against your neighbor for no good reason.

Don’t say things that are false.

23 These also are sayings of the wise.

To have respect of persons in judgment is not good.

24 He that saith unto the wicked, Thou art righteous,

Peoples shall curse him, nations shall abhor him;

25 But to them that rebuke him shall be delight,

And a good blessing shall come upon them.

26 He kisseth the lips

Who giveth a right answer.

27 Prepare thy work without,

And make it ready for thee in the field;

And afterwards build thy house.

28 Be not a witness against thy neighbor without cause;

And deceive not with thy lips.

23 These things also come from the wise. It is not good to have respect of persons in judgment. 24 He that saith unto the wicked, Thou art righteous, peoples shall curse him, nations shall abhor him; 25 but to them that rebuke him shall be delight, and a good blessing cometh upon them. 26 He kisseth the lips who giveth a right answer.

27 Prepare thy work without, and put thy field in order, and afterwards build thy house.

28 Be not a witness against thy neighbour without cause; and wouldest thou deceive with thy lips?

23 These also are the sayings of wise people: 

Showing partiality as a judge is not good. 

24 Whoever says to a guilty person, “You are innocent,” 

will be cursed by people and condemned by nations. 

25 But people will be pleased with those who convict a guilty person, 

and a great blessing will come to them. 

26 Giving a straight answer is ⸤like⸥ a kiss on the lips. 

27 Prepare your work outside, and get things ready for yourself in the field. 

Afterwards, build your house. 

28 Do not testify against your neighbor without a reason, 

and do not deceive with your lips. 

23 These sayings also belong to the wise:

It is not good to show partiality in judgment.

24 Whoever says to the guilty, “You are innocent” —

people will curse him, and tribes will denounce him;

25 but it will go well with those who convict the guilty,

and a generous blessing will come to them.

26 He who gives an honest answer

gives a kiss on the lips.

27 Complete your outdoor work, and prepare your field;

afterward, build your house.

28 Don’t testify against your neighbor without cause.

Don’t deceive with your lips.

23 These also are sayings of the wise:

Partiality in judging is not good.

24 Whoever says to the wicked, “You are innocent,”

will be cursed by peoples, abhorred by nations;

25 but those who rebuke the wicked will have delight,

and a good blessing will come upon them.

26 One who gives an honest answer

gives a kiss on the lips.

27 Prepare your work outside,

get everything ready for you in the field;

and after that build your house.

28 Do not be a witness against your neighbor without cause,

and do not deceive with your lips.

23 These sayings are also for the wise:

Partiality in judgment is not good.

24 Whoever says to the guilty, “You are righteous,” the people will curse him;

the nations will abhor him.

25 But they who rebuke will have delight,

and upon them blessings of goodness will come.

26 He will kiss the lips,

he who gives an honest answer.

27 Prepare your work in the street and get it ready for yourself in the field;

afterward, then you shall build your house.

28 Do not be a witness without cause against your neighbor

nor deceive with your lips.

23 Here are more sayings of those who are wise.

Taking sides in court is not good.

24 A curse will fall on those who say the guilty are not guilty.

Nations will call down curses on them.

People will speak against them.

25 But it will go well with those who sentence guilty people.

Rich blessings will come to them.

26 An honest answer

is like a kiss on the lips.

27 Finish your outdoor work.

Get your fields ready.

After that, build your house.

28 Don’t give witness against your neighbor without any reason.

Don’t use your lips to tell lies.

23 These also are sayings of the wise.

To show partiality in judgment is not good.

24 He who says to the wicked, “You are righteous,”

Peoples will curse him, nations will abhor him;

25 But to those who rebuke the wicked will be delight,

And a good blessing will come upon them.

26 He kisses the lips

Who gives a right answer.

27 Prepare your work outside

And make it ready for yourself in the field;

Afterwards, then, build your house.

28 Do not be a witness against your neighbor without cause,

And do not deceive with your lips.