Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments - Exodus 23:1-33
Exodus 23:1. Put not thine hand with the wicked, do not conspire or agree with them. Exodus 23:3. Neither shalt thou countenance a poor man. The meaning of this and the former verse is, there shall be no respect of persons whether rich or poor, but an impartial consideration of the cause. Exodus 23:4. If thou meet thine enemy’s ox. So far shalt thou be from revenging his injuries, that thou shalt render good to him for them. By doing this a man conquers enmity and gains his... read more
Chuck Smith Bible Commentary - Exodus 23:1-33
Thou shalt not raise a false report: [perjury] to put your hand with the wicked to be an unrighteous witness. [In other words, conspiracy in perjury.] Thou shalt not follow a multitude to do evil; [You're not to get into a riotous situation.] neither shalt thou speak in a cause to decline after many to wrest judgment: Neither shalt thou countenance a poor man in his cause ( Exodus 23:1-3 ).Now the poor man, look also at verse nine, or rather at verse fifteen, "Thou shalt keep the feast of the... read more