Deuteronomy 27:19

19 '1Cursed is he who distorts the justice due an alien, orphan, and widow.' And all the people shall say, 'Amen.'

Deuteronomy 27:19 Meaning and Commentary

Deuteronomy 27:19

Cursed [be] he that perverteth the judgment of the stranger,
fatherless, and widow
Who have none to assist them, and take their part, and therefore judges may be tempted to do an unjust thing; but God is the patron of them, and takes notice of every injury done them, and is the avenger of all such: and all the people shall say Amen; (See Gill on Deuteronomy 27:15); (See Gill on Deuteronomy 27:16).

Deuteronomy 27:19 In-Context

17 'Cursed is he who moves his neighbor's boundary mark.' And all the people shall say, 'Amen.'
18 'Cursed is he who misleads a blind person on the road.' And all the people shall say, 'Amen.'
19 'Cursed is he who distorts the justice due an alien, orphan, and widow.' And all the people shall say, 'Amen.'
20 'Cursed is he who lies with his father's wife, because he has uncovered his father's skirt.' And all the people shall say, 'Amen.'
21 'Cursed is he who lies with any animal.' And all the people shall say, 'Amen.'

Cross References 1

  • 1. Exodus 22:21; Exodus 23:9; Leviticus 19:33; Deuteronomy 10:18; Deuteronomy 24:17

Footnotes 1

New American Standard Bible Copyright © 1960, 1962, 1968, 1971, 1972, 1973, 1975, 1977, 1995 by The Lockman Foundation, La Habra, California.  All rights reserved.