Leviticus 19:15

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

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

Cross References

Job 13:8

and not telling the whole truth when you argue his case?

Job 32:21

I don't know how to be unfair or to flatter anyone— if I did, my Creator would quickly destroy me!

Job 34:19

And God created us all; he has no favourites, whether rich or poor.

Psalm 82:2

“How long will you keep judging unfairly and favouring evil people?

Exodus 18:21

You will need to appoint some competent leaders who respect God and are trustworthy and honest. Then put them over groups of ten, fifty, a hundred, and a thousand.

Proverbs 18:5

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

Proverbs 24:23

Here are some more sayings that make good sense: When you judge, you must be fair.

Proverbs 31:9

Be fair and give justice to the poor and homeless.

Leviticus 19:35

Use honest scales and don't cheat when you weigh or measure anything. I am the LORD your God. I rescued you from Egypt,

John 7:24

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

Acts 23:3

Paul turned to the high priest and said, “You whitewashed wall! God will hit you. You sit there to judge me by the Law of Moses. But at the same time you order men to break the Law by hitting me.”

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.

Deuteronomy 10:17

The LORD your God is more powerful than all other gods and lords, and his tremendous power is to be feared. His decisions are always fair, and you cannot bribe him to change his mind.