53 For thou hast pronounced false judgment and hast condemned the innocent and hast let the guilty go free; albeit the Lord saith, The innocent and righteous shalt thou not slay. (KJV)
Susanna 1:53
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Greek Daniel 13:52–54
52 So when they were put apart one from another, he called one of them, and said to him, “O you who have become old in wickedness, now your sins have returned which you have committed before, (WEB) 53 in pronouncing unjust judgment, condemning the innocent, and letting th… (WEB)
Exodus 23:6–8
6 You shall not deny justice to the poor in their lawsuits. 7 Stay far away from a false accusation. Do not kill the innocent or the just, for I will not acquit the guilty. 8 Do not accept a bribe, for a bribe blinds those who see and twists the words of the righteou…
Wisdom of Solomon 6:3–5
3 because your dominion was given to you from the Lord, and your sovereignty from the Most High. He will search out your works, and will inquire about your plans, (WEB) 4 because being officers of his kingdom, you didn’t judge rightly, nor did you keep the law, nor did… (WEB) 5 … (WEB)
Proverbs 17:14–16
14 To start a quarrel is to release a flood; so abandon the dispute before it breaks out. 15 Acquitting the guilty and condemning the righteous— both are detestable to the LORD. 16 Why should the fool have money in his hand with no intention of buying wisdom?
Jeremiah 2:34–36
34 Moreover, your skirts are stained with the blood of the innocent poor, though you did not find them breaking in. But in spite of all these things 35 you say, ‘I am innocent. Surely His anger will turn from me.’ Behold, I will judge you, because you say, ‘I have n…
Proverbs 24:23–25
23 These also are sayings of the wise: To show partiality in judgment is not good. 24 Whoever tells the guilty, “You are innocent”— peoples will curse him, and nations will denounce him; 25 but it will go well with those who convict the guilty, and rich blessing will co…
Wisdom of Solomon 12:14–16
14 No king or prince will be able to confront you about those whom you have punished. (WEB) 15 But being righteous, you rule all things righteously, deeming it a thing alien from your power to condemn one who doesn’t deserve to be punished. (WEB) 16 For your strength is the source… (WEB)
Job 10:2–4
2 I will say to God: Do not condemn me! Let me know why You prosecute me. 3 Does it please You to oppress me, to reject the work of Your hands and favor the schemes of the wicked? 4 Do You have eyes of flesh? Do You see as man sees?
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