Exodus 23:3

Holy Bible: Easy-to-Read Version

“In court, don’t treat a person in a special way simply because that person is poor.

Cross References

James 3:17

But the wisdom that comes from God is like this: First, it is pure. It is also peaceful, gentle, and easy to please. This wisdom is always ready to help people who have trouble and to do good for others. This wisdom is always fair and honest.

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.

Deuteronomy 1:17

You must treat everyone the same when you judge. You must listen carefully to everyone—whether they are important or not. Don’t be afraid of anyone, because your decision is from God. But if there is a case too hard for you to judge, bring it to me and I will judge it.’

Exodus 23:6

“In court, don’t let anyone take advantage of a person simply because that person is poor.

Deuteronomy 16:19

You must always be fair. You must not favor some people over other people. You must not take money to change your mind in judgment. Money blinds the eyes of wise people and changes what a good person will say.

Proverbs 18:5

You must be fair in judging others. It is wrong to favor the guilty and rob the innocent of justice.

Proverbs 22:22

It is easy to steal from the poor, but don’t do it. And don’t take advantage of them in court.

Isaiah 10:1

Just look at those lawmakers who write evil laws and make life hard for the people.

Amos 5:12

This is because I know about your many sins. You have done some very bad things: You hurt people who do right, you accept money to do wrong, and you keep the poor from receiving justice in court.