7Now then, let the fear of the Lord be upon you; be careful 19:7 Lit and doabout what you do, for 19:7 Lit it is not with the Lord our Godthe Lord our God will have no part in injustice or partiality, or in the taking of a bribe.”
7Now then let the fear of the Lord be upon you; be very careful what you do, for the Lord our God will have no part in unrighteousness or partiality or the taking of a bribe.”
7So now let the fear (reverent awe) of the Lord be on you [to keep you from making unjust decisions]; be careful in what you do, for there is no injustice with the Lord our God, or partiality, or acceptance of a bribe.”
7Have respect for the Lord. Judge carefully. He is always right. He treats everyone the same. Our God doesn’t want his judges to take money from people who want special favors.”