Exodus 23:7

Stay far away from a false charge, and don't kill the innocent or the righteous, because I won't acquit the guilty.

Exodus 34:7

He graciously loves thousands, and forgives iniquity, transgression, and sin. But he does not leave the guilty unpunished, visiting the iniquity of the ancestors on their children, and on their children's children to the third and fourth generation."

Exodus 23:1

"You are not to spread a false report, nor are you to join forces with the wicked to be a malicious witness.

Deuteronomy 27:25

""Cursed is one who accepts a bribe to kill an innocent person.' "Then all the people are to respond by saying, "Amen!'

Ephesians 4:25

Therefore, stripping off falsehood, "let each of us speak the truth to his neighbor," for we belong to one another.

Leviticus 19:11

"You are not to steal or lie or deal falsely with your neighbor.

Romans 1:18

For God's wrath is being revealed from heaven against all the ungodliness and wickedness of those who in their wickedness suppress the truth.

Exodus 20:13

"You are not to commit murder.

Deuteronomy 19:16-21

When a malicious witness takes the stand against a man and accuses him,

Job 22:23

"If you return to the Almighty you'll be restored, as you remove iniquity from your household.

Proverbs 4:14-15

Do not enter the path of the wicked, or go along the way of evil men.

Proverbs 17:15

Exonerating the wicked and condemning the righteous are both detestable to the LORD.

Isaiah 33:15

The one who walks righteously and has spoken sincere words, who rejects gain from extortion and waves his hand, rejecting bribes, who blocks his ears from hearing plots of murder and shuts his eyes against seeing evil

Nahum 1:3

The LORD is slow to anger and powerful, and he will never let the guilty go unpunished. The LORD's path is in the windstorm and hurricane; thunderclouds are dust beneath his feet.

Luke 3:14

Even some soldiers were asking him, "And what should we do?" He told them, "Never extort money from anyone by threats or blackmail, and be satisfied with your pay."

Romans 2:5-6

But because of your stubborn and unrepentant heart you are reserving wrath for yourself on the day of wrath, when God's righteous judgment will be revealed.

1 Thessalonians 5:22

Keep away from every kind of evil.

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

Keep thee far from a false matter; and the innocent and righteous slay thou not: for I will not justify the wicked.

The innocent

Bible References

Far from

Exodus 23:1
"You are not to spread a false report, nor are you to join forces with the wicked to be a malicious witness.
Leviticus 19:11
"You are not to steal or lie or deal falsely with your neighbor.
Deuteronomy 19:16
When a malicious witness takes the stand against a man and accuses him,
Job 22:23
"If you return to the Almighty you'll be restored, as you remove iniquity from your household.
Proverbs 4:14
Do not enter the path of the wicked, or go along the way of evil men.
Isaiah 33:15
The one who walks righteously and has spoken sincere words, who rejects gain from extortion and waves his hand, rejecting bribes, who blocks his ears from hearing plots of murder and shuts his eyes against seeing evil
Luke 3:14
Even some soldiers were asking him, "And what should we do?" He told them, "Never extort money from anyone by threats or blackmail, and be satisfied with your pay."
Ephesians 4:25
Therefore, stripping off falsehood, "let each of us speak the truth to his neighbor," for we belong to one another.
1 Thessalonians 5:22
Keep away from every kind of evil.

The innocent

Deuteronomy 27:25
""Cursed is one who accepts a bribe to kill an innocent person.' "Then all the people are to respond by saying, "Amen!'

For i will not

Exodus 34:7
He graciously loves thousands, and forgives iniquity, transgression, and sin. But he does not leave the guilty unpunished, visiting the iniquity of the ancestors on their children, and on their children's children to the third and fourth generation."
Proverbs 17:15
Exonerating the wicked and condemning the righteous are both detestable to the LORD.
Nahum 1:3
The LORD is slow to anger and powerful, and he will never let the guilty go unpunished. The LORD's path is in the windstorm and hurricane; thunderclouds are dust beneath his feet.
Romans 1:18
For God's wrath is being revealed from heaven against all the ungodliness and wickedness of those who in their wickedness suppress the truth.
Romans 2:5
But because of your stubborn and unrepentant heart you are reserving wrath for yourself on the day of wrath, when God's righteous judgment will be revealed.

General references

Exodus 20:16
"You are not to give false testimony against your neighbor.
Leviticus 19:15
"You are not to be unjust in deciding a case. You are not to show partiality to the poor or honor the great. Instead, decide the case of your neighbor with righteousness."
Deuteronomy 25:1
"When there is a conflict between individuals, let them come to court to judge the case, decide who is innocent, and condemn the guilty person.
Deuteronomy 27:25
""Cursed is one who accepts a bribe to kill an innocent person.' "Then all the people are to respond by saying, "Amen!'
Proverbs 4:15
Avoid it! Don't travel on it! Turn away from it, and pass on by.
1 Thessalonians 5:22
Keep away from every kind of evil.

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