Proverbs 24:23

“These . . . wise--literally, "are of the wise," as authors (compare "Psalms of David," Hebrew). "These" refers to the verses following, Pro 24:24-34. to have respect--literally, "to discern faces," show partiality,”

“Belong to the wise - Either “are fitting for the wise, addressed to them,” or (as in the superscriptions of many of the Psalms) “are written by the wise.” Most recent commentators take it in the latter sense, and look on it as indicating the beginning of a fresh section, containing proverbs not ascribed to Solomon’s authorship. Compare the introduction to Proverbs. return to 'Top of Page'”

“These - The counsels following, to the end of the chapter, no less than those hitherto mentioned, are worthy of their consideration. Proverbs 24:25”

“24:23-34 This addendum to the thirty sayings of the wise (22:17–24:22) includes five further sayings. 24:23-25 Saying 1: Truthfulness in rendering judgment is a hallmark of wisdom (see 6:19; 12:17; 19:28; 24:28-29; 25:18).”

“things: Psa 107:43; Ecc 8:1-5; Hos 14:9; Jam 3:17 It: Pro 18:5, Pro 28:21; Lev 19:15; Deu 1:17, Deu 16:19; Ch2 19:7; Psa 82:2-4; Joh 7:24; Ti1 5:20, Ti1 5:21; Jam 2:4-6; Pe1 1:17 Proverbs 24:24”

“The curse of partiality and the blessing of impartiality: Respect of persons in judgment is by no means good: 24 He that saith to the guilty, "Thou art in the right," Him the people curse, nations detest. 25 But to them who rightly decide, it is well, And upon them cometh blessing with good. Partiality is either called שׂאת פנים, Pro 18:5, respect to the person, for the partisan looks with pleasure on the פני, the countenance, appearance, personality of one, by way of preference; or הכּר־פּנים, as here and at Pro 28:21, for he places one person before another in his sight, or, as we say, has a regard to him; the latter expression is found in Deu 1:17; Deu 16:19. הכּיר (vid., Pro 20:11) means…”