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Exodus 23:5-7
Living Bible
Exodus 23:5-7
Living Bible
5 If you see your enemy trying to get his donkey onto its feet beneath a heavy load, you must not go on by but must help him.
6 “A man’s poverty is no excuse for twisting justice against him.
7 “Keep far away from falsely charging anyone with evil; never let an innocent person be put to death. I will not stand for this.[a]
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- Exodus 23:7 I will not stand for this, literally, “I will not acquit the wicked.”
Exodus 23:5-7
New International Version
Exodus 23:5-7
New International Version
5 If you see the donkey(A) of someone who hates you fallen down under its load, do not leave it there; be sure you help them with it.
6 “Do not deny justice(B) to your poor people in their lawsuits. 7 Have nothing to do with a false charge(C) and do not put an innocent(D) or honest person to death,(E) for I will not acquit the guilty.(F)
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