Deuteronomy 1:16

Holy Bible: Easy-to-Read Version

“At that time I told these judges, ‘Listen to the arguments between your people. Be fair when you judge each case. It doesn’t matter if the problem is between two Israelites or between an Israelite and a foreigner. You must judge each case fairly.

Cross References

John 7:24

Stop judging by the way things look. Be fair and judge by what is really right.”

Leviticus 24:22

“The law will be the same for foreigners and for people from your own country. This is because I am the Lord your God.”

Exodus 22:21

“Remember, in the past you were foreigners in the land of Egypt. So you should not cheat or hurt anyone who is a foreigner in your land.

1 Timothy 6:17

Give this command to those who are rich with the things of this world. Tell them not to be proud. Tell them to hope in God, not their money. Money cannot be trusted, but God takes care of us richly. He gives us everything to enjoy.

1 Timothy 5:21

Before God and Jesus Christ and the chosen angels, I tell you to make these judgments without any prejudice. Treat every person the same.

Psalm 58:1

You judges are not being fair in your decisions. You are not judging people fairly.

2 Samuel 23:3

The God of Israel spoke. The Rock of Israel said to me, ‘Whoever rules people fairly, who rules with respect for God,

Deuteronomy 31:14

The Lord said to Moses, “Now the time is near for you to die. Get Joshua and come to the Meeting Tent. I will tell Joshua what he must do.” So Moses and Joshua went to the Meeting Tent.

Deuteronomy 27:11

That day Moses also told the people,

Deuteronomy 24:14

“You must not cheat a hired servant who is poor and needy. It does not matter if he is an Israelite or if he is a foreigner living in one of your cities.

Numbers 27:19

Tell him to stand before Eleazar the priest and all the people. Then make him the new leader.

Leviticus 19:15

“You must be fair in judgment. You must not show special favor to the poor. And you must not show special favor to important people. You must be fair when you judge your neighbor.

1 Thessalonians 2:11

You know that we treated each one of you the way a father treats his own children.

Genesis 18:25

Surely you would not destroy the city. You would not destroy fifty good people to kill those who are evil. If that happened, those who are good would be the same as those who are evil—both would be punished. As the judge of the whole world, surely you would do the right thing!”

Deuteronomy 1:15

“So I took the wise, experienced men you chose from your tribes, and I made them your leaders. In this way I gave you leaders over 1000 people, over 100 people, over 50 people, and over 10 people. I also gave you officers for each of your tribes.

Deuteronomy 25:1

“When two people have an argument, they should go to the court. The judges will decide which person is right and which is wrong.

Proverbs 31:9

Stand up for what you know is right, and judge all people fairly. Protect the rights of the poor and those who need help.