Leviticus 19:15 Cross References
Leviticus 19:15
15: "Always judge your neighbors fairly, neither favoring the poor nor showing deference to the rich.
Deuteronomy 1:17
- When you make decisions, never favor those who are rich; be fair to lowly and great alike. Don't be afraid of how they will react, for you are judging in the place of God. Bring me any cases that are too difficult for you, and I will handle them.'
Deuteronomy 27:19
- `Cursed is anyone who is unjust to foreigners, orphans, and widows.' And all the people will reply, `Amen.'
Proverbs 24:23
- Here are some further sayings of the wise: It is wrong to show favoritism when passing judgment.
Exodus 23:2
- "Do not join a crowd that intends to do evil. When you are on the witness stand, do not be swayed in your testimony by the opinion of the majority.
- And do not slant your testimony in favor of a person just because that person is poor.
Leviticus 19:35
- "Do not use dishonest standards when measuring length, weight, or volume.
Deuteronomy 16:19
- You must never twist justice or show partiality. Never accept a bribe, for bribes blind the eyes of the wise and corrupt the decisions of the godly.
Exodus 23:6
- "Do not twist justice against people simply because they are poor.
- "Keep far away from falsely charging anyone with evil. Never put an innocent or honest person to death. I will not allow anyone guilty of this to go free.
- "Take no bribes, for a bribe makes you ignore something that you clearly see. A bribe always hurts the cause of the person who is in the right.
Proverbs 18:5
- It is wrong for a judge to favor the guilty or condemn the innocent.
James 2:6
- And yet, you insult the poor man! Isn't it the rich who oppress you and drag you into court?
- Aren't they the ones who slander Jesus Christ, whose noble name you bear?
- Yes indeed, it is good when you truly obey our Lord's royal command found in the Scriptures: "Love your neighbor as yourself."
- But if you pay special attention to the rich, you are committing a sin, for you are guilty of breaking that law.
Psalms 82:2
- "How long will you judges hand down unjust decisions? How long will you shower special favors on the wicked?
Deuteronomy 25:13
- "You must use accurate scales when you weigh out merchandise,
- and you must use full and honest measures.
- Yes, use honest weights and measures, so that you will enjoy a long life in the land the LORD your God is giving you.
- Those who cheat with dishonest weights and measures are detestable to the LORD your God.
Exodus 18:21
- But find some capable, honest men who fear God and hate bribes. Appoint them as judges over groups of one thousand, one hundred, fifty, and ten.
2 Chronicles 19:6
- and he gave them these instructions: "Always think carefully before pronouncing judgment. Remember that you do not judge to please people but to please the LORD. He will be with you when you render the verdict in each case that comes before you.
- Fear the LORD and judge with care, for the LORD our God does not tolerate perverted justice, partiality, or the taking of bribes."