⁸ Don't accept bribes. Judges are blinded and justice is twisted by bribes.

Treat Everyone with Justice

Moses said to Israel:

^18-19 (A) After you are settled in the towns that you will receive from the Lord your God, the people in each town must appoint judges and other officers. Those of you that become judges must be completely fair when you make legal decisions, even if someone important is involved. Don't take bribes to give unfair decisions. Bribes keep people who are wise from seeing the truth and turn honest people into liars.^[a]

Treat Everyone with Justice

Moses said to Israel:

^18-19 (A) After you are settled in the towns that you will receive from the Lord your God, the people in each town must appoint judges and other officers. Those of you that become judges must be completely fair when you make legal decisions, even if someone important is involved. Don't take bribes to give unfair decisions. Bribes keep people who are wise from seeing the truth and turn honest people into liars.^[a]

^25 (A) Don't charge interest when you lend money to any of my people who are in need.

^36-37 (A) Don't take advantage of them by charging any kind of interest or selling them food for profit. Instead, honor me by letting them stay where they now live.

^36-37 (A) Don't take advantage of them by charging any kind of interest or selling them food for profit. Instead, honor me by letting them stay where they now live.

Interest on Loans

Moses said:

^19 (A) When you lend money, food, or anything else to another Israelite, you are not allowed to charge interest.