Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

And said to the judges, Take heed what ye do: for ye judge not for man, but for the LORD, who is with you in the judgment.

Bible References

Ye judge

Deuteronomy 1:17
They must not discriminate in judgment, but hear the lowly and the great alike. Nor should they be intimidated by human beings, for judgment belongs to God. If the matter being adjudicated is too difficult for them, they should bring it before me for a hearing.
Psalm 82:1
A psalm of Asaph. God stands in the assembly of El; in the midst of the gods he renders judgment.
Ecclesiastes 5:8
If you see the extortion of the poor, or the perversion of justice and fairness in the government, do not be astonished by the matter. For the high official is watched by a higher official, and there are higher ones over them!

General references

Leviticus 14:42
They are then to take other stones and replace those stones, and he is to take other plaster and replaster the house.
Leviticus 19:15
"'You must not deal unjustly in judgment: you must neither show partiality to the poor nor honor the rich. You must judge your fellow citizen fairly.
Deuteronomy 25:1
If controversy arises between people, they should go to court for judgment. When the judges hear the case, they shall exonerate the innocent but condemn the guilty.

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