Deuteronomy 16:17-19

Common English Bible

¹⁷ Each one should have his gift in hand, in precise measure with the blessing the Lord your God gives you.

Judges and officials

¹⁸ Appoint judges and officials for each of your tribes in every city that the Lord your God gives you. They must judge the people fairly. ¹⁹ Don’t delay justice; don’t show favoritism. Don’t take bribes because bribery blinds the vision of the wise and twists the words of the righteous.