Deuteronomy 27:19

Cursed be he that perverteth the judgment of the stranger, fatherless, and widow. And all the people shall say, Amen.

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Other Translations for Deuteronomy 27:19

BSB
Cursed is he who withholds justice from the foreigner, the fatherless, or the widow.' And let all the people say, 'Amen!'
AKJV
Cursed be he that perverts the judgment of the stranger, fatherless, and widow. And all the people shall say, Amen.
CPDV
Cursed be he who subverts the judgment of the new arrival, the orphan, or the widow. And all the people shall say: Amen.
ERV
Cursed be he that wresteth the judgment of the stranger, fatherless, and widow. And all the people shall say, Amen.
NHEB
Cursed is he who wrests the justice due the foreigner, fatherless, and widow.' All the people shall say, 'Amen.'
SMT
Cursing he turning away the judgment of the stranger, the orphan and the widow: and all the people said, Amen.

Commentary for Deuteronomy 27:19

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Deuteronomy 27:19
Summary
Curse on perverting justice for vulnerable people
Place
Mount Ebal
Event
Curse against judicial corruption
Estimated Time Period
c. 1200 BC
Category
Curse