Exodus 23:3

Christian Standard Bible Anglicised

Do not show favouritism to a poor person in his lawsuit.

Cross References

James 3:17

But the wisdom from above is first pure, then peace-loving, gentle, compliant, full of mercy and good fruits, unwavering, without pretence.

Leviticus 19:15

‘Do not act unjustly  when deciding a case. Do not be partial  to the poor or give preference to the rich;  judge your neighbour fairly.

Deuteronomy 1:17

Do not show partiality when deciding a case;  listen to small and great alike. Do not be intimidated by anyone, for judgement belongs to God.  Bring me any case too difficult for you, and I will hear it.

Exodus 23:6

‘You must not deny justice to a poor person among you in his lawsuit.

Deuteronomy 16:19

Do not deny justice or show partiality to anyone. Do not accept a bribe, for it blinds the eyes of the wise and twists the words of the righteous.

Proverbs 18:5

It is not good to show partiality to the guilty, denying an innocent person justice.

Proverbs 22:22

Don’t rob a poor person because he is poor, and don’t crush the oppressed  at the city gate,

Isaiah 10:1

Woe  to those enacting crooked statutes and writing oppressive laws

Amos 5:12

For I know that your crimes are many and your sins innumerable. They oppress the righteous,  take a bribe, and deprive the poor of justice  at the city gates.