Deuteronomy 16:20

20 Let true justice prevail, so you may live and occupy the land that the LORD your God is giving you.

Deuteronomy 16:20 Meaning and Commentary

Deuteronomy 16:20

That which is altogether just shalt thou follow
Or "justice", "justice" ^F1, strict justice, and nothing else:

that thou mayest live and inherit the land which the Lord thy God
giveth thee;
that is, continue in the possession of it.

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FOOTNOTES:

F1 (qdu qdu)

Deuteronomy 16:20 In-Context

18 “Appoint judges and officials for yourselves from each of your tribes in all the towns the LORD your God is giving you. They must judge the people fairly.

19 You must never twist justice or show partiality. Never accept a bribe, for bribes blind the eyes of the wise and corrupt the decisions of the godly.

20 Let true justice prevail, so you may live and occupy the land that the LORD your God is giving you.

21 “You must never set up a wooden Asherah pole beside the altar you build for the LORD your God.

22 And never set up sacred pillars for worship, for the LORD your God hates them.