Exodus 23:7

Keep thee far from a false matter; and the innocent and righteous slay thou not: for I will not justify the wicked.

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Other Translations for Exodus 23:7

BSB
Stay far away from a false accusation. Do not kill the innocent or the just, for I will not acquit the guilty.
AKJV
Keep you far from a false matter; and the innocent and righteous slay you not: for I will not justify the wicked.
CPDV
You shall flee from lies. The innocent and the just you shall not kill. For I shun the impious.
ERV
Keep thee far from a false matter; and the innocent and righteous slay thou not: for I will not justify the wicked.
NHEB
"Keep far from a false charge, and do not kill the innocent and righteous: for I will not justify the wicked.
SMT
From the word of falsehood thou shalt go far away; and the innocent and the just one thou shalt not kill: for I will not justify the unjust one.

Commentary for Exodus 23:7

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Exodus 23:7
Summary
Avoid deception and protect innocent
Event
Command against false matters
Estimated Time Period
c. 1300 BC
Category
Law