Proverbs 18:5
▸ Hear this chapter, lit word by wordIt is not good to accept the person of the wicked, to overthrow the righteous in judgment.
— Proverbs 18:5, King James Version
In other translations
World English Bible (WEB)
To be partial to the faces of the wicked is not good, Nor to deprive the innocent of justice.
American Standard Version (ASV)
To respect the person of the wicked is not good, Norto turn aside the righteous in judgment.
Young's Literal Translation (YLT)
Acceptance of the face of the wicked <FI>is<Fi> not good, To turn aside the righteous in judgment.