Exodus 23:3

New International Version

and do not show favoritism to a poor person in a lawsuit.

Cross References

Exodus 23:6

“Do not deny justice to your poor people in their lawsuits.

Proverbs 18:5

It is not good to be partial to the wicked and so deprive the innocent of justice.

Proverbs 22:22

Do not exploit the poor because they are poor and do not crush the needy in court,

Isaiah 10:1

Woe to those who make unjust laws, to those who issue oppressive decrees,

Leviticus 19:15

“ ‘Do not pervert justice; do not show partiality to the poor or favoritism to the great, but judge your neighbor fairly.

Amos 5:12

For I know how many are your offenses and how great your sins. There are those who oppress the innocent and take bribes and deprive the poor of justice in the courts.

Deuteronomy 1:17

Do not show partiality in judging; hear both small and great alike. Do not be afraid of anyone, for judgment belongs to God. Bring me any case too hard for you, and I will hear it.”

Deuteronomy 16:19

Do not pervert justice or show partiality. Do not accept a bribe, for a bribe blinds the eyes of the wise and twists the words of the innocent.

James 3:17

But the wisdom that comes from heaven is first of all pure; then peace-loving, considerate, submissive, full of mercy and good fruit, impartial and sincere.