Parallel Verses New International Version and do not show favoritism to a poor person in a lawsuit. King James Bible Neither shalt thou countenance a poor man in his cause. Darby Bible Translation Neither shalt thou favour a poor man in his cause. World English Bible neither shall you favor a poor man in his cause. Young's Literal Translation and a poor man thou dost not honour in his strife. Exodus 23:3 Parallel Commentary Clarke's Commentary on the BibleNeither shalt thou countenance a poor man in his cause - The word דל dal, which we translate poor man, is probably put here in opposition to רבים rabbim, the great, or noble men, in the preceding verse: if so, the meaning is, Thou shalt neither be influenced by the great to make an unrighteous decision, nor by the poverty or distress of the poor to give thy voice against the dictates of justice and truth. Hence the ancient maxim, Fiat Justitia, Ruat Coelum. "Let justice be done, though the heavens should be dissolved." Treasury of Scripture Knowledge Psalm 82:2,3 How long will you judge unjustly, and accept the persons of the wicked? Selah... Library The Feast of Ingathering in the End of the Year'And the feast of harvest, the first-fruits of thy labours, which them hast sown In thy field: and the feast of ingathering, which is in the end of the year, when thou hast gathered in thy labours out of the field.' --EXODUS xxiii. 16. The Israelites seem to have had a double beginning of the year--one in spring, one at the close of harvest; or it may only be that here the year is regarded from the natural point of view--a farmer's year. This feast was at the gathering in of the fruits, which was … Alexander Maclaren—Expositions of Holy Scripture The Wonderful. The Blessing of Jacob Upon Judah. (Gen. Xlix. 8-10. ) In the Temple at the Feast of Tabernacles. Cross References Exodus 23:6 "Do not deny justice to your poor people in their lawsuits. Leviticus 19:15 "'Do not pervert justice; do not show partiality to the poor or favoritism to the great, but judge your neighbor fairly. 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. Jump to Previous Cause Countenance Dispute Favor Favoritism Favour Hand Honour Lawsuit Order Partial Poor Right Show Strife Suit Support TurnedJump to Next Cause Countenance Dispute Favor Favoritism Favour Hand Honour Lawsuit Order Partial Poor Right Show Strife Suit Support TurnedLinks Exodus 23:3 NIVExodus 23:3 NLT Exodus 23:3 ESV Exodus 23:3 NASB Exodus 23:3 KJV Exodus 23:3 Bible Apps Exodus 23:3 Biblia Paralela Exodus 23:3 Chinese Bible Exodus 23:3 French Bible Exodus 23:3 German Bible Exodus 23:3 Commentaries THE HOLY BIBLE, NEW INTERNATIONAL VERSION®, NIV® Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica®. Bible Hub |