Leviticus 19:15

New International Reader's Version

“ ‘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.

Cross References

Job 13:8

Do you want to be on God’s side? Will you argue his case for him?

Job 32:21

I’ll treat everyone the same. I won’t praise anyone without meaning it.

Job 34:19

He doesn’t favor princes. He treats rich people and poor people the same. His hands created all of them.

Psalm 82:2

He says, “How long will you stand up for those who aren’t fair to others? How long will you show mercy to sinful people?

Exodus 18:21

But choose men of ability from all the people. They must have respect for God. You must be able to trust them. They must not try to get money by cheating others. Appoint them as officials over thousands, hundreds, fifties and tens.

Proverbs 18:5

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

Proverbs 24:23

Here are more sayings of wise people. Taking sides in court is not good.

Proverbs 31:9

Speak up and judge fairly. Speak up for the rights of those who are poor and needy.

Leviticus 19:35

“ ‘Be honest when you measure lengths, weights or amounts.

John 7:24

Stop judging only by what you see. Judge in the right way.”

Acts 23:3

Then Paul said to him, “You pretender! God will hit you! You sit there and judge me by the law. But you yourself broke the law when you commanded them to hit me!”

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 10:17

The Lord your God is the greatest God of all. He is the greatest Lord of all. He is the great God. He is mighty and wonderful. He treats everyone the same. He doesn’t accept any money from those who want special favors.

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.

Deuteronomy 27:19

“May anyone who treats unfairly outsiders, widows, and children whose fathers have died be under the Lord’s curse.” Then all the people will say, “Amen!”