Proverbs 24:23-26

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These also are ^(A)sayings of the wise.
To ^(a)^(B)show partiality in judgment is not good.

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He ^(C)who says to the wicked, “You are righteous,”
^(D)Peoples will curse him, nations will abhor him;

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But ^(E)to those who rebuke the wicked will be delight,
And a good blessing will come upon them.

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He kisses the lips
Who gives ^(b)a right answer.

a. Proverbs 24:23: ['Lit ', regard the face]

b. Proverbs 24:26: ['Or ', an honest]

A. Proverbs 24:23: Proverbs 1:6; Proverbs 22:17

B. Proverbs 24:23: Proverbs 18:5; Proverbs 28:21

C. Proverbs 24:24: Proverbs 17:15; Isaiah 5:23

D. Proverbs 24:24: Proverbs 11:26

E. Proverbs 24:25: Proverbs 28:23