Deuteronomy 1:16

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

and others became judges. I gave these judges the following instructions: When you settle legal cases, your decisions must be fair. It doesn't matter if the case is between two Israelites, or between an Israelite and a foreigner living in your community.

Cross References

Genesis 18:25

You surely wouldn't let them be killed when you destroy the evil ones. You are the judge of all the earth, and you do what is right.”

2 Samuel 23:3

Our Mighty Rock, the God of Jacob, told me, “A ruler who obeys God and does right

Psalm 58:1

Do you mighty people talk only to oppose justice? Don't you ever judge fairly?

Exodus 22:21

Do not ill-treat or abuse foreigners who live among you. Remember, you were foreigners in Egypt.

Proverbs 31:9

Be fair and give justice to the poor and homeless.

Leviticus 19:15

Be fair, no matter who is on trial—don't favour either the poor or the rich.

Leviticus 24:22

I am the LORD your God, and I demand equal justice both for you Israelites and for those foreigners who live among you.

Numbers 27:19

Then go with him and make him stand in front of Eleazar the priest and the Israelites. Appoint Joshua as their new leader

John 7:24

Don't judge by appearances. Judge by what is right.

Deuteronomy 1:15

Then I took these men, who were already wise and respected leaders, and I appointed them as your official leaders. Some of them became military officers in charge of groups of a thousand, or a hundred, or fifty, or ten,

Deuteronomy 24:14

If you hire poor people to work for you, don't hold back their pay, whether they are Israelites or foreigners who live in your town.

Deuteronomy 25:1

Suppose you and someone else each accuse the other of doing something wrong, and you go to court, where the judges decide you are guilty. If your punishment is to be beaten with a whip, one of the judges will order you to lie down, and you will receive the number of lashes you deserve.

Deuteronomy 27:11

That same day, Moses gave them the following instructions:

Deuteronomy 31:14

The LORD told Moses, “You will soon die, so bring Joshua to the sacred tent, and I will appoint him the leader of Israel.” Moses and Joshua went to the sacred tent,

1 Thessalonians 2:11

You also know we did everything for you that parents would do for their own children.

1 Timothy 5:21

In the presence of God and Christ Jesus and their chosen angels, I order you to follow my instructions! Be fair with everyone, and don't have any favourites.

1 Timothy 6:17

Warn the rich people of this world not to be proud or to trust in wealth that is easily lost. Tell them to have faith in God, who is rich and blesses us with everything we need to enjoy life.