Exodus 23:3

New International Reader's Version

Do not show favor to a poor person in court.

Cross References

Exodus 23:6

“Be fair to your poor people in their court cases.

Proverbs 18:5

It isn’t good to favor those who do wrong. That would keep justice from those who aren’t guilty.

Proverbs 22:22

Don’t take advantage of poor people just because they are poor. Don’t treat badly those who are in need by taking them to court.

Isaiah 10:1

How terrible it will be for you who make laws that aren’t fair! How terrible for you who write laws that make life hard for others!

Leviticus 19:15

“ ‘Do not make something wrong appear to be right. Treat poor people and rich people in the same way. Do not favor one person over another. Instead, judge everyone fairly.

Amos 5:12

I know how many crimes you have committed. You have sinned far too much. Among you are people who crush those who have done no wrong. They accept money from people who want special favors. They take away the rights of poor people in the courts.

Deuteronomy 1:17

When you judge them, treat everyone the same. Listen to those who are important and those who are not. Don’t be afraid of anyone. God is the highest judge. Bring me any case that is too hard for you. I’ll listen to it.”

Deuteronomy 16:19

Do what is right. Treat everyone the same. Don’t take money from people who want special favors. It makes those who are wise close their eyes to the truth. It twists the words of those who have done nothing wrong.

James 3:17

But the wisdom that comes from heaven is pure. That’s the most important thing about it. And that’s not all. It also loves peace. It thinks about others. It obeys. It is full of mercy and good fruit. It is fair. It doesn’t pretend to be what it is not.