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Exodus 23:6

King James Version (KJV)

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Thou shalt not wrest the judgment of thy poor in his cause.

Exodus 23:6 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on Exodus 23:6

Theological / Devotional

Not wrest the judgment. While v. 3 warns against favoring the poor, out of compassion for them, this prohibits discriminating against the poor because of his poverty, a far more common wrong. Prejudice is to be avoided in order that strict justice may be done. A court of law is not the place for sentiment.

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