Exodus 23:3
Don't show favoritism to poor people in their legal cases either.
Free Bible Version
In The King James Version
Neither shalt thou countenance a poor man in his cause.
In Context
4If you come across your enemy's ox or donkey that has wandered off, take it back to him.
Cross References
Deuteronomy 1:17Don't show any favoritism when you judge—treat the powerful and the common people just the same. Don't let anyone intimidate you, because judgment is done on God's behalf. Bring me any case that is too hard for you, and I will hear it.”
Psalms 82:3Defend the poor and orphans; support the rights of those who are oppressed and suffering.
Proverbs 22:22For you shouldn't steal from the poor just because they're poor; and you shouldn't crush those with limited means in court,
Amos 5:12For I know the extent of your wrongdoing and your numerous sins. You oppress good people by taking bribes, and you prevent the poor from getting justice in the courts.
Matthew Henry on Exodus 23:2-10
Judicial Laws. ( b. c. 1491.) 1 Thou shalt not raise a false report: put not thine hand with the wicked to be an unrighteous witness. 2 Thou shalt not follow a multitude to do evil; neither shalt thou speak in a cause to decline after many to wrest judgment: 3 Neither shalt thou countenance a poor man in his cause. 4 If thou meet thine enemy's ox or his ass going astray, thou shalt surely bring it back to him again. 5 If thou see the ass of him that hateth thee lying under his burden, and wouldest forbear to help… Read the whole commentary →