Deuteronomy 16:19
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Deuteronomy 16:19 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Deuteronomy 16:19 is a verse from the book of Deuteronomy in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "Thou shalt not wrest judgment; thou shalt not respect persons, neither take a gift: for a gift doth blind the eyes of th..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Deuteronomy 16:19 — KJV
“Thou shalt not wrest judgment; thou shalt not respect persons, neither take a gift: for a gift doth blind the eyes of the wise, and pervert the words of the righteous. words: or, matters”
— Deuteronomy 16:19 (KJV)
Deuteronomy 16:19 in Context — About the Book of Deuteronomy
Deuteronomy is Moses' farewell sermon on the edge of the Promised Land — a passionate retelling of the law for a new generation. Its heartbeat is love: love God with all your heart, soul, and strength. Jesus quoted Deuteronomy more than almost any other book.
Cross-References for Deuteronomy 16:19
“And thou shalt take no gift: for the gift blindeth the wise, and perverteth the words of the righteous. the wise: Heb. the seeing”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 16:19: shalt, take, gift
“Thou shalt not follow a multitude to do evil; neither shalt thou speak in a cause to decline after many to wrest judgment: speak: Heb. answer”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 16:19: shalt, wrest, judgment
“Ye shall do no unrighteousness in judgment: thou shalt not respect the person of the poor, nor honour the person of the mighty: but in righteousness shalt thou judge thy neighbour.”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 16:19: shalt, judgment, respect
“For we must needs die, and are as water spilt on the ground, which cannot be gathered up again; neither doth God respect any person: yet doth he devise means, that his banished be not expelled from him. neither...: or, because God hath not taken away his life, he hath also devised means, etc”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 16:19: respect, neither, take
“Wherefore now let the fear of the LORD be upon you; take heed and do it: for there is no iniquity with the LORD our God, nor respect of persons, nor taking of gifts.”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 16:19: respect, persons, take
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