[It is] not good to accept the person of the ungodly, nor is it holy to pervert justice in judgment.

And this thing I say to you that are wise, for you to learn: It is not good to show partiality in judgment.

You shall not associate with the multitude for evil. You shall not join yourself with a multitude to turn aside with the majority so as to shut out judgment.

And you shall not receive gifts; for gifts blind the eyes of the seeing, and corrupt just words.

And they have dishonored Me before My people for a handful of barley, and for pieces of bread, to slay the souls which should not die, and to save alive the souls which should not live, while you speak to a people hearing vain speeches.

He has chosen the Canaanites: they have grievously gone a-whoring: they have loved dishonor through her insolence.

Thus says the Lord concerning the prophets that lead My people astray, that bite with their teeth, and proclaim peace to them; and [when] nothing was put into their mouth, they raised up war against them:

They prepare their hands for mischief, the prince asks a [reward], and the judge speaks flattering words; it is the desire of their soul;

For such [people] do not serve our Lord Jesus Christ, but their own belly, and through smooth speech and flattering, they deceive the hearts of the innocent.

And by covetousness they will exploit you with fabricated words; for a long time their judgment has not been idle, and their destruction will not sleep.