1883 Haydock Douay Rheims Bible

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II Chronicles 19:7

Let the fear of the Lord be with you, and do all things with diligence: for there is no iniquity with the Lord our God, *nor respect of persons, nor desire of gifts.

Deuteronomy 10:17.; Wisdom 6:8.; Ecclesiasticus 35:15.; Acts 10:24.; Romans 2:11.; Galatians 2:6.; Ephesians 6:9.; Colossians 3:25.; 1 Peter 1:17.

Gifts. The contrary is the source of so much corruption. (Haydock) --- It would be proper to inscribe this sentence on the walls of all courts of judicature, or rather on the hearts of all in office. (Tirinus) --- None but the true religion can produce such maxims. (Calmet)