Maimonides
Not to render a decision on one’s personal opinion, but only on the evidence of two witnesses, who saw what actually occurred, as it is said, “And the innocent and the righteous slay not” (Ex. 23:7).
Exodus 23:7
- KJV
- Keep thee far from a false matter; and the innocent and righteous slay thou not: for I will not justify the wicked.
- ASV
- Keep thee far from a false matter; and the innocent and righteous slay thou not: for I will not justify the wicked.
- WEB
- “Keep far from a false charge, and don’t kill the innocent and righteous; for I will not justify the wicked.
- JPS
- Keep thee far from a false matter; and the innocent and righteous slay thou not; for I will not justify the wicked.