Exodus 23:3

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

And don't favour the poor, simply because they are poor.

Cross References

Exodus 23:6

Make sure that the poor are given equal justice in court.

Proverbs 18:5

It's wrong to favour the guilty and keep the innocent from getting justice.

Proverbs 22:22

Don't take advantage of the poor or cheat them in court.

Isaiah 10:1

You people are in for trouble! You have made cruel and unfair laws

Leviticus 19:15

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

Amos 5:12

I am the LORD, and I know your terrible sins. You cheat honest people and take bribes; you rob the poor of justice.

Deuteronomy 1:17

And it doesn't matter if one is helpless and the other is powerful. Don't be afraid of anyone! No matter who comes to your court, God will help you make a fair decision. If any case is too hard for you, bring the people to me, and I will make the decision.

James 3:17

But the wisdom that comes from above leads us to be pure, friendly, gentle, sensible, kind, helpful, genuine, and sincere.