Exodus 23:3

“Neither shalt thou countenance a poor man in his cause.”
King James Version (KJV)

Other Translations of Exodus 23:3

� Neither shalt thou countenance a poore man in his cause.
- King James Version (1611) - Compare to scan of original Exodus chapter 23

nor shall you be partial to a poor man in his dispute.
- New American Standard Version (1995)

neither shalt thou favor a poor man in his cause.
- American Standard Version (1901)

But, on the other hand, do not be turned from what is right in order to give support to a poor man's cause.
- Basic English Bible

Neither shalt thou favour a poor man in his cause.
- Darby Bible

Neither shalt thou favour a poor man in judgment.
- Douay Rheims Bible

Neither shalt thou countenance a poor man in his cause.
- Webster's Bible

neither shall you favor a poor man in his cause.
- World English Bible

and a poor man thou dost not honour in his strife.
- Youngs Literal Bible

neither shalt thou favour a poor man in his cause.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible

Chris's comment on 2021-06-01 21:27:48:

Hello Margaret. If you're referring to Exodus 23:3, "Neither shalt thou countenance a poor man in his cause", then I'm not sure where you got the "putting on a sad face".

If I read that verse using today's verbiage, I would read it as: 'You should not show partiality to a poor person pleas (as done in legal proceedings) because of his status'. This could happen if the scales of justice are imbalanced when a preference, whether given by a witness or by the system, is shown to one because of his lowly position than to the well-to-do person who could actually be the guiltless one under a fair impartial system. Justice should not show favouritism - Justice must be based on true, verifiable facts.

Margaret's comment on 2021-06-01 13:21:42:

Please explain the meaning of this verse. Not put on a sad face?

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