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Deuteronomy 1:16-17
New International Version
Deuteronomy 1:16-17
New International Version
16 And I charged your judges at that time, “Hear the disputes between your people and judge(A) fairly,(B) whether the case is between two Israelites or between an Israelite and a foreigner residing among you.(C) 17 Do not show partiality(D) in judging; hear both small and great alike. Do not be afraid of anyone,(E) for judgment belongs to God. Bring me any case too hard for you, and I will hear it.”(F)
Deuteronomy 1:16-17
English Standard Version
Deuteronomy 1:16-17
English Standard Version
16 And I charged your judges at that time, ‘Hear the cases between your brothers, and (A)judge righteously between a man and his brother or the alien who is with him. 17 (B)You shall not be partial in judgment. You shall hear the small and the great alike. You shall not be intimidated by anyone, for (C)the judgment is God's. And the case that is too hard for you, you shall (D)bring to me, and I will hear it.’
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Deuteronomy 1:16-17
New American Standard Bible
Deuteronomy 1:16-17
New American Standard Bible
16 “Then I ordered your judges at that time, saying, ‘Hear the cases between your fellow countrymen and (A)judge righteously between a person and his fellow countryman, or the stranger who is with him. 17 (B)You are not to [a]show partiality in judgment; you shall hear the small and the great alike. You are (C)not to be afraid of any person, for the judgment is God’s. (D)The case that is too difficult for you, you shall bring to me, and I will hear it.’
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- Deuteronomy 1:17 Lit recognize faces
Deuteronomy 1:16-17
Common English Bible
Deuteronomy 1:16-17
Common English Bible
16 At that same time, I commanded your judges: Listen to your fellow tribe members and judge fairly, whether the dispute is between one fellow tribe member or between a tribe member and an immigrant. 17 Don’t show favoritism in a decision. Hear both sides out, whether the person is important or not. Don’t be afraid of anyone because the ruling belongs to God. Any dispute that is too difficult for you to decide, bring to me and I will take care of it.
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Deuteronomy 1:16-17
Contemporary English Version
Deuteronomy 1:16-17
Contemporary English Version
16 and others became judges. I gave these judges the following instructions:
When you settle legal cases, your decisions must be fair. It doesn't matter if the case is between two Israelites, or between an Israelite and a foreigner living in your community. 17 And it doesn't matter if one is helpless and the other is powerful. Don't be afraid of anyone! No matter who shows up in your court, God will help you make a fair decision.
If any case is too hard for you, bring the people to me, and I will make the decision.
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