Proverbs 18:5-6
Proverbs 18:5-6 The Message (MSG)
It’s not right to go easy on the guilty, or come down hard on the innocent. The words of a fool start fights; do him a favor and gag him.
Proverbs 18:5-6 King James Version (KJV)
It is not good to accept the person of the wicked, To overthrow the righteous in judgment. A fool's lips enter into contention, And his mouth calleth for strokes.
Proverbs 18:5-6 New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)
To show partiality to the wicked is not good, Nor to thrust aside the righteous in judgment. A fool’s lips bring strife, And his mouth calls for blows.
Proverbs 18:5-6 New Century Version (NCV)
It is not good to honor the wicked or to be unfair to the innocent. The words of fools start quarrels. They make people want to beat them.
Proverbs 18:5-6 American Standard Version (ASV)
To respect the person of the wicked is not good, Nor to turn aside the righteous in judgment. A fool’s lips enter into contention, And his mouth calleth for stripes.
Proverbs 18:5-6 New International Version (NIV)
It is not good to be partial to the wicked and so deprive the innocent of justice. The lips of fools bring them strife, and their mouths invite a beating.
Proverbs 18:5-6 New King James Version (NKJV)
It is not good to show partiality to the wicked, Or to overthrow the righteous in judgment. A fool’s lips enter into contention, And his mouth calls for blows.
Proverbs 18:5-6 Amplified Bible (AMP)
To show respect to the wicked person is not good, Nor to push aside and deprive the righteous of justice. A fool’s lips bring contention and strife, And his mouth invites a beating.
Proverbs 18:5-6 New Living Translation (NLT)
It is not right to acquit the guilty or deny justice to the innocent. Fools’ words get them into constant quarrels; they are asking for a beating.