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You shall do no unrighteousness in judgment: you shall not respect the person of the poor, nor honor the person of the mighty; but in righteousness shall you judge your neighbor.
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Justice Must Be Blind
All commentators agree that this verse establishes a core principle for all in authority: radical impartiality. Judgment must not be swayed by a person's wealth, power, or poverty. The focus is solely on the righteousness of the case itself, ensuring that justice is administered without fear of the mighty or favor toward the poor.
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Leviticus
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19th Century
Anglican
Do no unrighteousness in judgment. — That is, the judges are not to abuse the authority vested in them by virtue of their…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
You shall do no unrighteousness in judgment This is said with respect to judges and witnesses, as Aben Ezra notes; t…
Presbyterian
There are some ceremonial precepts in this chapter, but most of these precepts are binding on us, for they are explanations of the Ten Commandments…
