Deuteronomy 1:17

New English Translation

They must not discriminate in judgment, but hear the lowly and the great alike. Nor should they be intimidated by human beings, for judgment belongs to God. If the matter being adjudicated is too difficult for them, they should bring it before me for a hearing.

Cross References

Genesis 18:25

Far be it from you to do such a thing – to kill the godly with the wicked, treating the godly and the wicked alike! Far be it from you! Will not the judge of the whole earth do what is right?”

2 Samuel 14:14

Certainly we must die, and are like water spilled on the ground that cannot be gathered up again. But God does not take away life; instead he devises ways for the banished to be restored.

2 Chronicles 19:5

He appointed judges throughout the land and in each of the fortified cities of Judah.

2 Chronicles 19:6

He told the judges, “Be careful what you do, for you are not judging for men, but for the Lord, who will be with you when you make judicial decisions.

Job 31:34

because I was terrified of the great multitude, and the contempt of families terrified me, so that I remained silent and would not go outdoors –

Psalm 82:2

He says, “How long will you make unjust legal decisions and show favoritism to the wicked? (Selah)

Exodus 18:18

You will surely wear out, both you and these people who are with you, for this is too heavy a burden for you; you are not able to do it by yourself.

Exodus 18:22

They will judge the people under normal circumstances, and every difficult case they will bring to you, but every small case they themselves will judge, so that you may make it easier for yourself, and they will bear the burden with you.

Exodus 18:26

They judged the people under normal circumstances; the difficult cases they would bring to Moses, but every small case they would judge themselves.

Proverbs 18:5

It is terrible to show partiality to the wicked, by depriving a righteous man of justice.

Proverbs 24:23

These sayings also are from the wise: To show partiality in judgment is terrible:

Proverbs 28:21

To show partiality is terrible, for a person will transgress over the smallest piece of bread.

Proverbs 29:25

The fear of people becomes a snare, but whoever trusts in the Lord will be set on high.

Jeremiah 1:17

“But you, Jeremiah, get yourself ready! Go and tell these people everything I instruct you to say. Do not be terrified of them, or I will give you good reason to be terrified of them.

Leviticus 19:15

“‘You must not deal unjustly in judgment: you must neither show partiality to the poor nor honor the rich. You must judge your fellow citizen fairly.

Malachi 2:9

“Therefore, I have caused you to be ignored and belittled before all people to the extent to which you are not following after me and are showing partiality in your instruction.”

Matthew 22:16

They sent to him their disciples along with the Herodians, saying, “Teacher, we know that you are truthful, and teach the way of God in accordance with the truth. You do not court anyone’s favor because you show no partiality.

Mark 12:14

When they came they said to him, “Teacher, we know that you are truthful and do not court anyone’s favor, because you show no partiality but teach the way of God in accordance with the truth. Is it right to pay taxes to Caesar or not? Should we pay or shouldn’t we?”

Luke 20:21

Thus they asked him, “Teacher, we know that you speak and teach correctly, and show no partiality, but teach the way of God in accordance with the truth.

Romans 2:11

For there is no partiality with God.

Ephesians 6:9

Masters, treat your slaves the same way, giving up the use of threats, because you know that both you and they have the same master in heaven, and there is no favoritism with him.

Deuteronomy 10:17

For the Lord your God is God of gods and Lord of lords, the great, mighty, and awesome God who is unbiased and takes no bribe,

Deuteronomy 16:19

You must not pervert justice or show favor. Do not take a bribe, for bribes blind the eyes of the wise and distort the words of the righteous.

Deuteronomy 24:17

You must not pervert justice due a resident foreigner or an orphan, or take a widow’s garment as security for a loan.

Deuteronomy 25:1

If controversy arises between people, they should go to court for judgment. When the judges hear the case, they shall exonerate the innocent but condemn the guilty.

Colossians 3:25

For the one who does wrong will be repaid for his wrong, and there are no exceptions.

1 Thessalonians 2:4

but just as we have been approved by God to be entrusted with the gospel, so we declare it, not to please people but God, who examines our hearts.

James 2:9

But if you show prejudice, you are committing sin and are convicted by the law as violators.

1 Peter 1:17

And if you address as Father the one who impartially judges according to each one’s work, live out the time of your temporary residence here in reverence.

1 Samuel 16:7

But the Lord said to Samuel, “Don’t be impressed by his appearance or his height, for I have rejected him. God does not view things the way men do. People look on the outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart.”

1 Samuel 2:25

If a man sins against a man, one may appeal to God on his behalf. But if a man sins against the Lord, who then will intercede for him?” But Eli’s sons would not listen to their father, for the Lord had decided to kill them.