| Geneva Study Bible These things also belong to the wise. It is not good to have respect of persons in judgment. Wesley's Notes 24:23 These - The counsels following, to the end of the chapter , no less than those hitherto mentioned, are worthy of their consideration. Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary 23. These . wise-literally, "are of the wise," as authors (compare "Psalms of David," Hebrew). "These" refers to the verses following, Pr 24:24-34. to have respect-literally, "to discern faces," show partiality, Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary 24:17,18. The pleasure we are apt to take in the troubles of an enemy is forbidden. 19,20. Envy not the wicked their prosperity; be sure there is no true happiness in it. 21,22. The godly in the land, will be quiet in the land. There may be cause to change for the better, but have nothing to do with them that are given change. 23-26. The wisdom God giveth, renders a man fit for his station. Every one who finds the benefit of the right answer, will be attached to him that gave it. 27. We must prefer necessaries before conveniences, and not go in debt. | 
