Exodus 23:1
Good News Translation
Justice and Fairness
23 (A)“Do not spread false rumors, and do not help a guilty person by giving false testimony.
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Exodus 23:1
New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition
Justice for All
23 “You shall not spread a false report. You shall not join hands with the wicked to act as a malicious witness.(A)
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Exodus 23:1-3
The Message
23 1-3 “Don’t pass on malicious gossip.
“Don’t link up with a wicked person and give corrupt testimony. Don’t go along with the crowd in doing evil and don’t mess up your testimony in a case just to please the crowd. And just because someone is poor, don’t show favoritism in a dispute.
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