Proverbs 24:23-25

Expanded Bible

²³ These are also ·sayings of [^Laccording to] the wise [22:17]:
It is not good to ·take sides when you are the judge [show partiality/favoritism in judgment].
²⁴ ·Don’t tell [^LThose who say to] the wicked ·that they [^L“You…”] are ·innocent [righteous];
    people will curse you, and nations will ·hate [despise] you.
²⁵ But things will go well if you ·punish [correct; rebuke] the guilty,
    and you will receive rich blessings.