Exodus 23:3

In 11 translations

BSB

And do not show favoritism to a poor man in his lawsuit.

KJV

¶ Neither shalt thou countenance a poor man in his cause.

WEB

You shall not favor a poor man in his cause.

ASV

neither shalt thou favor a poor man in his cause.

LSV

and you do not honor a poor man in his strife.

YLT

and a poor man thou dost not honour in his strife.

DBY

Neither shalt thou favour a poor man in his cause.

DRC

Neither shalt thou favour a poor man in judgment.

GNV

Thou shalt not esteeme a poore man in his cause.

JPS

neither shalt thou favour a poor man in his cause.

LXXE

And thou shalt not spare a poor man in judgment.

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Words in brackets are English the glossers added; the Hebrew has no word for them, and they can carry a choice of tense or meaning.

Original-language editions

WLC

וְדָ֕ל לֹ֥א תֶהְדַּ֖ר בְּרִיבֽוֹ׃

LXX-Br

Καὶ πένητα οὐκ ἐλεήσεις ἐν κρίσει.

In the reference works topics that cite this verse

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Cross-references most cited first

• Leviticus 19:15You must not pervert justice; you must not show partiality to the poor or favoritism to the rich; you are to judge your neighbor fairly.
• James 3:17But the wisdom from above is first of all pure, then peace-loving, gentle, accommodating, full of mercy and good fruit, impartial, and sincere.
• Psalms 82:2–3“How long will you judge unjustly and show partiality to the wicked? Selah Defend the cause of the weak and fatherless; uphold the rights of the afflicted and oppressed.
• Deuteronomy 1:17Show no partiality in judging; hear both small and great alike. Do not be intimidated by anyone, for judgment belongs to God. And bring to me any case too difficult for you, and I will hear it.”

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