23:2 23:2

Exodus 23:3

23:4 23:4

Bible Versions

Neither shalt thou countenance a poor man in his cause.
Neither shalt thou countenance {H1921} a poor {H1800} man in his cause {H7379}.
On the other hand, don't favor a person's lawsuit simply because he is poor.
And do not show favoritism to a poor man in his lawsuit.
neither shalt thou favor a poor man in his cause.
Note: Commentary is generated by AI with a directive for Biblical fidelity. Always rely on the Holy Spirit for discernment. The Scripture text and cross-references are from verified, non-AI sources.
  • James 3:17

    But the wisdom that is from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, [and] easy to be intreated, full of mercy and good fruits, without partiality, and without hypocrisy.
  • Leviticus 19:15

    Ye shall do no unrighteousness in judgment: thou shalt not respect the person of the poor, nor honour the person of the mighty: [but] in righteousness shalt thou judge thy neighbour.
  • Psalms 82:2

    How long will ye judge unjustly, and accept the persons of the wicked? Selah.
  • Psalms 82:3

    Defend the poor and fatherless: do justice to the afflicted and needy.
  • Deuteronomy 1:17

    Ye shall not respect persons in judgment; [but] ye shall hear the small as well as the great; ye shall not be afraid of the face of man; for the judgment [is] God's: and the cause that is too hard for you, bring [it] unto me, and I will hear it.
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