Proverbs 28:21 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

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

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

Showing favoritism to people is not good, because for even a small piece of bread, a person will do wrong.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

The writer is warning that showing favoritism is wrong, and that people will compromise their integrity for even the smallest reward.

📚 Historical Context

This proverb was written during a time when judges, rulers, and leaders were expected to make fair decisions without being influenced by bribes or personal relationships. In ancient Israel, corruption in leadership was a persistent problem, with people in power often accepting gifts or favoring the wealthy and influential over the poor and powerless.

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