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Deuteronomy 16:19

King James Version (KJV)

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Deuteronomy 16:19

Verse 19 of 22

Scripture focus

Thou shalt not wrest judgment; thou shalt not respect persons, neither take a gift: for a gift doth blind the eyes of the wise, and pervert the words of the righteous.

Deuteronomy 16:19 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on Deuteronomy 16:19

Theological / Devotional

Not wrest judgment. See Ex. 23:6, 8 (cf. Deut. 24:17; 27:19; 1 Sam. 8:3; Isa. 10:1, 2).

Not respect persons. Literally, “not recognize faces” (see Ex. 23:1-3; Lev. 19:15; Ps. 82:1-5).

A gift. Specifically, a bribe (see Ex. 23:8; 1 Sam. 8:3; Job 15:34; Ps. 26:10).

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