Exodus 23:7

New International Reader's Version

Do not have anything to do with a false charge. Do not put to death people not guilty of doing anything wrong. I will not let guilty people go free.

Cross References

Genesis 18:23

Then Abraham came up to him. He said, “Will you sweep away godly people along with those who are evil?

Job 22:23

If you return to the Mighty One, you will have what you had before. But first you must remove everything that is evil far from your tent.

Psalm 119:29

Keep me from cheating and telling lies. Be kind to me and teach me your law.

Psalm 94:21

Evil people join together against those who do what is right. They sentence to death those who aren’t guilty of doing anything wrong.

Exodus 20:13

“Do not murder.

Exodus 20:16

“Do not be a false witness against your neighbor.

Exodus 23:1

“Do not spread reports that are false. Do not help a guilty person by telling lies in court.

Exodus 34:7

I continue to show my love to thousands of people. I forgive those who do evil. I forgive those who refuse to obey me. And I forgive those who sin. But I do not let guilty people go without punishing them. I cause the sins of the parents to affect their children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.”

Proverbs 11:21

You can be sure that sinners will be punished. And you can also be sure that godly people will go free.

Proverbs 17:15

The Lord hates two things. He hates it when the guilty are set free. He also hates it when those who aren’t guilty are punished.

Isaiah 33:15

People must do what is right. They must be honest and tell the truth. They must not get rich by cheating others. Their hands must not receive money from those who want special favors. They must not let their ears listen to plans to commit murder. They must close their eyes to even thinking about doing what is evil.

Isaiah 5:20

How terrible it will be for those who say that what is evil is good! How terrible for those who say that what is good is evil! How terrible for those who say that darkness is light and light is darkness! How terrible for those who say that what is bitter is sweet and what is sweet is bitter!

Leviticus 19:11

“ ‘Do not steal. “ ‘Do not tell lies. “ ‘Do not cheat one another.

Leviticus 19:16

“ ‘Do not go around spreading lies among your people. “ ‘Do not do anything that puts your neighbor’s life in danger. I am the Lord.

Nahum 1:3

The Lord is slow to get angry. But he is very powerful. The Lord will not let guilty people go without punishing them. When he marches out, he stirs up winds and storms. Clouds are the dust kicked up by his feet.

Luke 3:14

Then some soldiers asked him, “And what should we do?” John replied, “Don’t force people to give you money. Don’t bring false charges against people. Be happy with your pay.”

Romans 1:18

God shows his anger from heaven. It is against all the godless and evil things people do. They are so evil that they say no to the truth.

Ephesians 4:25

So each of you must get rid of your lying. Speak the truth to your neighbor. We are all parts of one body.

Deuteronomy 25:1

Suppose two people don’t agree about something. Then they must take their case to court. The judges will decide the case. They will let the one who isn’t guilty go free. And they will punish the one who is guilty.

Deuteronomy 27:25

“May anyone who accepts money to kill someone who isn’t guilty of doing anything wrong be under the Lord’s curse.” Then all the people will say, “Amen!”

1 Thessalonians 5:22

Say no to every kind of evil.