Deuteronomy 19:13
The Scripture
(13) Thine eye shall not pity him, but thou shalt put away the guilt of innocent blood from Israel, that it may go well with thee.
Chapter overview (whole chapter)
Moses reminds the people that they must show mercy to a neighbor, even a foreigner, and punish those who harm them. He also instructs that a man who kills a fellow Israelite shall be put to death, and that the community must uphold these laws. The chapter emphasizes the importance of justice and compassion in maintaining peace.
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