Pro 18:5 | MHM | STEP | Warning Against Unjust Judgment This section warns judges and leaders not to be unfair when making decisions. Justice should not be twisted to favor the wicked or harm the innocent. God cares about fairness, and so should we. v. 5 : It is wrong for anyone in authority to accept the person of the wicked just because they are rich, powerful, or friends. This is an insult to God, a betrayal of justice, and it harms everyone in society. The right thing is to judge by the facts, not by who the person is . It is also wrong to overthrow the righteous in judgment just because someone is poor, from a different group, or a stranger. The innocent should be protected, and God will make sure they stand. True justice means treating everyone fairly, no matter their status (Proverbs 18:5 ).

‏ Proverbs 18:5

Warning Against Unjust Judgment

This section warns judges and leaders not to be unfair when making decisions. Justice should not be twisted to favor the wicked or harm the innocent. God cares about fairness, and so should we.

v. 5: It is wrong for anyone in authority to accept the person of the wickedjust because they are rich, powerful, or friends. This is an insult to God, a betrayal of justice, and it harms everyone in society. The right thing is to judge by the facts, not by who the person is . It is also wrong to overthrow the righteous in judgmentjust because someone is poor, from a different group, or a stranger. The innocent should be protected, and God will make sure they stand. True justice means treating everyone fairly, no matter their status (Proverbs 18:5 ^a).