Deuteronomy 27:19

Tree of Life Version

‘Cursed is the one who twists justice for the outsider, orphan and widow.’ Then all the people are to say, ‘Amen.’

Cross References

Exodus 23:2

“Do not follow a crowd to do evil. Nor are you to testify in a case, to follow a crowd and pervert justice.

Proverbs 17:23

The wicked one receives a bribe in secret to pervert the ways of justice.

Proverbs 31:5

lest they drink, forget what is decreed, and pervert justice for all the oppressed.

Leviticus 19:33

“If an outsider dwells with you in your land, you shall do him no wrong.

Micah 3:9

Hear this, leaders of the house of Jacob, rulers of the house of Israel: You who abhor justice, and twist everything upright,

Malachi 3:5

“Then I will draw near to you in judgment, and I will be a swift witness against sorcerers, adulterers, perjurers those who extort a worker’s wage, or oppress the widow or an orphan, those who mislead a stranger. They do not fear Me,” says Adonai-Tzva’ot.

Deuteronomy 10:18

He enacts justice for the orphan and widow, and loves the outsider, giving him food and clothing.

Deuteronomy 24:17

You are not to twist justice for an outsider or orphan, and you are not to take as collateral a widow’s clothing.