2 Chronicles 19:6 “Then he said to the judges, “Consider carefully what you do, for you a…”

2 Chronicles 19:6

Then he said to the judges, “Consider carefully what you do, for you are not judging for man, but for the LORD, who is with you when you render judgment.

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

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.

World English Bible

and said to the judges, “Consider what you do, for you don’t judge for man, but for the LORD; and he is with you in the judgment.

American Standard Version

and said to the judges, Consider what ye do: for ye judge not for man, but for Jehovah; and he is with you in the judgment.

Geneva Bible 1599

And said to the iudges, Take heede what ye doe: for yee execute not the iudgements of man, but of the Lord, and he will be with you in the cause and iudgement.

Darby Translation

And he said to the judges, Take heed what ye do; for ye judge not for man, but for Jehovah, who will be with you in the matter of judgment.

Young's Literal Translation

and saith unto the judges, 'See what ye are doing — for not for man do ye judge, but for Jehovah, who [is] with you in the matter of judgment;

Bible in Basic English

And said to the judges, Take care what you do, for you are judging not for man but for the Lord, and he is with you in the decisions you give.

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Cross references

“Take”

Luke 12:15 Joshua 22:5 1 Chronicles 28:10 Luke 21:8 Acts 5:35 Acts 22:26

Luke 12:15 · BSB

And He said to them, “Watch out! Guard yourselves against every form of greed, for one’s life does not consist in the abundance of his possessions.”

Joshua 22:5 · BSB

But be very careful to observe the commandment and the law that Moses the servant of the LORD gave you: to love the LORD your God, to walk in all His ways, to keep His commandments, to hold fast to Him, and to serve Him…

1 Chronicles 28:10 · BSB

Consider now that the LORD has chosen you to build a house for the sanctuary. Be strong and do it.”

Luke 21:8 · BSB

Jesus answered, “See to it that you are not deceived. For many will come in My name, claiming, ‘I am He,’ and, ‘The time is near.’ Do not follow them.

Acts 5:35 · BSB

“Men of Israel,” he said, “consider carefully what you are about to do to these men.

Acts 22:26 · BSB

On hearing this, the centurion went and reported it to the commander. “What are you going to do?” he said. “This man is a Roman citizen.”

“ye judge”

Deuteronomy 1:17 Ecclesiastes 5:8 Psalm 82:1–6

Deuteronomy 1:17 · BSB

Show no partiality in judging; hear both small and great alike. Do not be intimidated by anyone, for judgment belongs to God. And bring to me any case too difficult for you, and I will hear it.”

Ecclesiastes 5:8 · BSB

If you see the oppression of the poor and the denial of justice and righteousness in the province, do not be astonished at the matter; for one official is watched by a superior, and others higher still are over them.

Psalm 82:1–6 · BSB

God presides in the divine assembly; He renders judgment among the gods:

Also

Leviticus 19:15

Leviticus 19:15 · BSB

You must not pervert justice; you must not show partiality to the poor or favoritism to the rich; you are to judge your neighbor fairly.

Cross references adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0) and the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

In context

5He appointed judges in the land, in each of the fortified cities of Judah.

7And now, may the fear of the LORD be upon you. Be careful what you do, for with the LORD our God there is no injustice or partiality or bribery.”

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