21 To show partiality is not good- yet a person will do wrong for a piece of bread.

Other Translations of Proverbs 28:21

King James Version

21 To have respect of persons is not good: for for a piece of bread that man will transgress.

English Standard Version

21 To show partiality is not good, but for a piece of bread a man will do wrong.

The Message

21 Playing favorites is always a bad thing; you can do great harm in seemingly harmless ways.

New King James Version

21 To show partiality is not good, Because for a piece of bread a man will transgress.

New Living Translation

21 Showing partiality is never good, yet some will do wrong for a mere piece of bread.

Matthew Henry's Commentary on Proverbs 28:21

Commentary on Proverbs 28:21

(Read Proverbs 28:21)

Judgment is perverted, when any thing but pure right is considered.