Deuteronomy 16:19
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King James Version (modern wording)
You shall not shift judgment; you shall not respect persons, neither take a gift: for a gift does blind the eyes of the wise, and pervert the words of the righteous.
Deuteronomy 16:19 (KJV)
American Standard Version
Thou shalt not wrest justice: thou shalt not respect persons; neither shalt thou take a bribe; for a bribe doth blind the eyes of the wise, and pervert the words of the righteous.
Deuteronomy 16:19 (ASV)
Berean Standard Bible
Do not deny justice or show partiality. Do not accept a bribe, for a bribe blinds the eyes of the wise and twists the words of the righteous.
Deuteronomy 16:19 (BSB)
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What does Deuteronomy 16:19 say?
Deuteronomy 16:19 in modern King James wording reads: "You shall not shift judgment; you shall not respect persons, neither take a gift: for a gift does blind the eyes of the wise, and pervert the words of the righteous."
Where is Deuteronomy 16:19 found in the Bible?
Deuteronomy 16:19 is verse 19 of chapter 16 of the book of Deuteronomy, in the Old Testament. Deuteronomy has 34 chapters.
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