Thou shalt not follow a multitude to do evil; neither shalt thou speak in a cause to decline after many to wrest judgment:
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Verse 2 is found in chapter 23 of Exodus. God establishes special protection for foreigners, widows, orphans, and vulnerable people. The legislation connects Israel’s experience as foreigners in Egypt with the obligation to act justly.
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Compare Exodus 23:2 in different Bible versions and see how its wording varies between translations. These differences can help you better understand the meaning and context of the passage.
Du sollst nicht folgen der Menge zum Bösen und nicht also verantworten vor Gericht, daß du der Menge nach vom Rechten weichest.
No seguirás a los muchos para mal hacer; ni responderás en litigio inclinándote a los más para hacer agravios;
No seguirás a la mayoría para hacer el mal. No declararás en un pleito siguiendo a la mayoría para torcer la justicia.
Tu ne suivras point la multitude pour faire le mal; et tu ne déposeras point dans un procès en te mettant du côté du grand nombre, pour violer la justice.
Non andar dietro a’ grandi per far male; e non dar sentenza in una lite, inchinando a favorire i grandi, per far torto.
Não seguirás a multidão para fazeres o mal; nem numa demanda falarás, tomando parte com a maioria para torcer o direito.
不可附和群眾作惡;不可在訴訟中附和群眾歪曲公正,作歪曲的見證;
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