You must not pervert justice; you must not show partiality to the poor or favoritism to the rich; you are to judge your neighbor fairly. Cross References John 7:24 Stop judging by outward appearances, and start judging justly." Acts 23:3 Then Paul said to him, "God will strike you, you whitewashed wall! You sit here to judge me according to the law, yet you yourself violate the law by commanding that I be struck." Exodus 23:3 And do not show favoritism to a poor man in his lawsuit. Exodus 23:6 You shall not deny justice to the poor in their lawsuits. Deuteronomy 1:17 Show no partiality in judging; hear both small and great alike. Do not be intimidated by anyone, for judgment belongs to God. And bring to me any case too difficult for you, and I will hear it." Deuteronomy 10:17 For the LORD your God is God of gods and Lord of lords, the great, mighty, and awesome God, showing no partiality and accepting no bribe. Deuteronomy 16:19 Do not deny justice or show partiality. Do not accept a bribe, for a bribe blinds the eyes of the wise and twists the words of the righteous. 2 Chronicles 19:6 Then he said to the judges, "Consider carefully what you do, for you are not judging for man, but for the LORD, who is with you when you render judgment. Job 13:8 Would you show Him partiality or argue in His defense? Job 32:21 I will be partial to no one, nor will I flatter any man. Job 34:19 who is not partial to princes and does not favor rich over poor? For they are all the work of His hands. Proverbs 18:5 Showing partiality to the wicked is not good, nor is depriving the innocent of justice. Proverbs 31:9 Open your mouth, judge righteously, and defend the cause of the poor and needy. Treasury of Scripture You shall do no unrighteousness in judgment: you shall not respect the person of the poor, nor honor the person of the mighty: but in righteousness shall you judge your neighbor. Leviticus 19:35 Exodus 18:21 Exodus 23:2 |