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If there be a controversy between men, and they come to judgment, and [the judges] judge them; then they shall justify the righteous, and condemn the wicked;
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The Core Principle of Justice
Commentators agree that this verse establishes a foundational, non-negotiable principle of justice. The primary duty of a judge is to correctly distinguish between innocence and guilt, acquitting the righteous and condemning the wicked. As multiple sources note by referencing Proverbs 17:15, to do the opposite is an abomination to God.
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Deuteronomy
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18th Century
Presbyterian
The passage may be rendered as follows:
19th Century
Anglican
Deuteronomy 25:1–3. HUMANITY IN PUNISHMENTS.
They shall justify the righteous, and condemn the wick…
16th Century
Protestant
Since moderation and humanity are commanded here, this serves as a supplement to the Sixth Commandment. The main point is that if anyone is judicia…
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
If there be a controversy between men Between two or more:
and they come unto judgment
Every punishment should be with solemnity, so that those who see it may be filled with dread, and be warned not to offend in a similar manner. And …
