I will not take sides in this debate; I am not going to flatter anyone.

He does not take the side of rulers nor favor the rich over the poor, for he created everyone.

Do not follow the majority when they do wrong or when they give testimony that perverts justice.

Do not show partiality to a poor person at his trial.

The wise have also said these things: It is wrong for judges to be prejudiced.

So I, in turn, will make the people of Israel despise you because you do not obey my will, and when you teach my people, you do not treat everyone alike."