Proverbs 18:5

It is not good to accept the person of the wicked, to overthrow the righteous in judgment.

Cross-reference

Proverbs 24:23 explicitly states partiality in judging is not good — identical to the prohibition here against favoring the wicked.

Proverbs 28:21 repeats the condemnation of partiality, adding the lure of a bribe — reinforces the warning against injustice.

In Proverbs 17:26, punishing the innocent is condemned, paralleling the deprivation of justice for the innocent.

Leviticus 19:15 commands impartial judgment in court — directly expands the prohibition of partiality toward wicked or against righteous.

Deuteronomy 1:17 explicitly forbids partiality in judgment — a direct parallel and legal foundation for the proverb's teaching.

Deuteronomy 16:19 forbids perverting justice and showing partiality — reinforces the same command against favoritism.

In 1 Kings 21:9-14, Jezebel uses partiality to frame Naboth, a vivid narrative example of the injustice described.

Job 34:19 Parallel

Job 34:19 says God shows no partiality to princes or rich — directly applies impartiality to God, reinforcing the moral principle.

Isaiah 5:23 Parallel

In Isaiah 5:23, the same condemnation of acquitting the guilty for bribes echoes the partiality to the wicked.

Micah 7:3 Parallel

In Micah 7:3, rulers and judges accept bribes to pervert justice, directly illustrating the partiality denounced.

In Matthew 22:16, Jesus is praised for not showing partiality—exemplifying the virtue opposite the injustice denounced.

Psalm 82:2 Parallel

In Psalm 82:2, God asks judges how long they will show partiality to the wicked—a near identical indictment.

1 Timothy 5:21 echoes the warning against partiality — Paul charges Timothy to keep instructions without favoritism, reinforcing the OT principle.

Deuteronomy 1:16 charges judges to hear cases fairly — though not using 'partiality,' it upholds the same principle of righteous judgment.

Isaiah 59:14 Related theme

In Isaiah 59:14, justice is driven back—a broader scene of societal injustice that includes depriving the innocent.

Job 13:8 Related theme

Job 13:8 uses the same phrase 'show partiality' toward God — a different application but the same concept of partiality.