Proverbs 28:21 net — To show partiality is terrible, for a person will transgress over the smallest piece of bread.

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"To show partiality is terrible, for a person will transgress over the smallest piece of bread."

— Proverbs 28:21, NET Bible

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Proverbs 28 — Context

18

The one who walks blamelessly will be delivered, but whoever is perverse in his ways will fall at once.

19

The one who works his land will be satisfied with food, but whoever chases daydreams will have his fill of poverty.

20

A faithful person will have an abundance of blessings, but the one who hastens to gain riches will not go unpunished.

21

To show partiality is terrible, for a person will transgress over the smallest piece of bread.

22

The stingy person hastens after riches and does not know that poverty will overtake him.

23

The one who reproves another will in the end find more favor than the one who flatters with the tongue.

24

The one who robs his father and mother and says,“There is no transgression,” is a companion to the one who destroys.

Proverbs 28:21 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Proverbs 28:21 say?
Proverbs 28:21 in the NET Bible reads: “To show partiality is terrible, for a person will transgress over the smallest piece of bread.”
Where is Proverbs 28:21 in the Bible?
Proverbs 28:21 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Proverbs, chapter 28, verse 21.
Who wrote Proverbs?
Proverbs is traditionally attributed to Solomon (primarily), with sections by Agur and Lemuel. It was written c. 970–700 BC.
What is the book of Proverbs about?
Proverbs is practical wisdom for everyday life — short, vivid sayings on speech, work, money, friendship, sex, parenting, and the fear of the LORD. It teaches that wisdom is not mere cleverness but a way of walking with God in a complicated world.
What are the major themes of Proverbs?
Proverbs explores themes including Wisdom, Folly, Fear of the LORD, Discipline, Speech, Diligence. These themes shape the meaning and context of Proverbs 28:21.
What translation should I read Proverbs 28:21 in?
Proverbs 28:21 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Proverbs 28:21?
Proverbs 28:21 reads (NET): “To show partiality is terrible, for a person will transgress over the smallest piece of bread.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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