Exodus 23:3

God's Word

Never give special favors to poor people in court.

Cross References

Exodus 23:6

“Never deny justice to poor people in court.

Proverbs 18:5

It is not good to be partial toward a wicked person, thereby depriving an innocent person of justice.

Proverbs 22:22

Do not rob the poor because they are poor or trample on the rights of an oppressed person at the city gate,

Isaiah 10:1

How horrible it will be for those who make unjust laws and who make oppressive regulations.

Leviticus 19:15

“Don’t be corrupt when administering justice. Never give special favors to poor people, and never show preference to important people. Judge your neighbor fairly.

Amos 5:12

I know that your crimes are numerous and your sins are many. You oppress the righteous by taking bribes. You deny the needy access to the courts.

Deuteronomy 1:17

Be impartial in your decisions. Listen to the least important people the same way you listen to the most important people. Never be afraid of anyone, since your decisions come from God. You may bring me any case that’s too hard for you, and I will hear it.”

Deuteronomy 16:19

Never pervert justice. Instead, be impartial. Never take a bribe, because bribes blind wise people and deny justice to those who are in the right.

James 3:17

However, the wisdom that comes from above is first of all pure. Then it is peaceful, gentle, obedient, filled with mercy and good deeds, impartial, and sincere.