Thou shalt not follow a multitude to do evil; neither shalt thou speak in a cause to decline after many to wrest judgment:
Don't follow a crowd when they're doing wrong things. And when you're giving testimony in court, don't go along with the majority just to twist justice in the wrong direction.
This verse is warning us not to compromise what's right just because everyone else is doing it, especially when it comes to matters of justice.
📚 Historical Context
This command was part of God's laws given to Moses for the Israelites as they prepared to enter the Promised Land. It specifically addressed the importance of fair legal proceedings and individual moral responsibility in their new society. The Israelites were transitioning from a nomadic tribal structure to a more organized nation that would need just courts and honest witnesses.
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