Berean Standard Bible
“You must not pervert justice; you must not show partiality to the poor or favoritism to the rich; you are to judge your neighbor fairly.”
This chapter belongs to the holiness code, where God tells Israel that being his people means reflecting his character in everyday life. The laws range from care for the poor to honest business and fair treatment of neighbors.
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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
You must not pervert justice; you must not show partiality to the poor or favoritism to the rich; you are to judge your neighbor fairly.
World English Bible (WEB)
“‘You shall do no injustice in judgment. You shall not be partial to the poor, nor show favoritism to the great; but you shall judge your neighbor in righteousness.
King James Version (KJV)
Ye shall do no unrighteousness in judgment: thou shalt not respect the person of the poor, nor honour the person of the mighty: but in righteousness shalt thou judge thy neighbour.
American Standard Version (ASV)
Ye shall do no unrighteousness in judgment: thou shalt not respect the person of the poor, nor honor the person of the mighty; but in righteousness shalt thou judge thy neighbor.
Bible in Basic English (BBE)
Do no wrong in your judging: do not give thought to the position of the poor, or honour to the position of the great; but be a judge to your neighbour in righteousness.
Young's Literal Translation (YLT)
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Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)
No harás agravio en el juicio: no tendrás respeto al pobre, ni honrarás la cara del grande: con justicia juzgarás á tu prójimo.
Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)
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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)
»Los jueces siempre deben dictar sentencia con justicia, sin tener en cuenta si la persona es pobre o rica; deben ser siempre justos.
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