Exodus 23:6

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

King James Version

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Other Translations for Exodus 23:6

BSB

You shall not deny justice to the poor in their lawsuits.

AKJV

You shall not wrest the judgment of your poor in his cause.

CPDV

You shall not deviate in judgment of the poor.

ERV

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

NHEB

"You shall not deny justice to your poor people in their lawsuits.

SMT

Thou shalt not pervert the judgment of thy needy in his cause.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Exodus 23:6

ThoushaltnotwrestH5186VerbthejudgmentH4941Noun MasculineofthypoorH34inhiscauseH7379Noun Masculine

Commentary for Exodus 23:6

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Exodus 23:6

Summary

Protect poor people's legal rights

Event

Command protecting poor's rights

Estimated Time Period

c. 1300 BC