Exodus 23:6

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

King James Version (KJV)

Other Translations for Exodus 23:6

Thou shalt not wrest the iudgement of thy poore in his cause.
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan

"You shall not pervert the justice {due} to your needy {brother} in his dispute.
- New American Standard Version (1995)

Thou shalt not wrest the justice `due' to thy poor in his cause.
- American Standard Version (1901)

Let no wrong decisions be given in the poor man's cause.
- Basic English Bible

Thou shalt not pervert the judgment of thy poor in his cause.
- Darby Bible

Thou shalt not wrest the judgment of thy poor in his cause.
- Webster's Bible

You shall not deny justice to your poor people in their lawsuits.
- World English Bible

`Thou dost not turn aside the judgment of thy needy one in his strife;
- Youngs Literal Bible

Thou shalt not wrest the judgment of thy poor in his cause.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible

Bible Commentary for Exodus 23:6

Wesley's Notes for Exodus 23:6


23:7 Keep thee far from a false matter - From assisting or abetting an ill thing. Yea, keep thee far from it, dread it as a dangerous snare. I will not justify the wicked - That is, I will condemn him that unjustly condemns others.


View more Exodus 23:6 meaning, interpretation, and commentary...

Exodus 23:6 meaning
 

Discussion for Exodus 23

View All