hebrew
1)

Why does it say that now, fear of Hashem should be on you?

1.

Malbim: Now I taught that He is the judge and litigant.

2)

Why does it say "Shimru va'Asu"?

1.

Malbim #1: "Shimru" is for Lavim, e.g. "Lo Sikach Shochad", "Lo Sakir Panim." "Va'Asu" - Mitzvos Ase, like "b'Tzedek Tishpot."

2.

Malbim #2: Favoritism usually causes inaction, not to judge a powerful person - therefore, it says Asu. A bribe causes tilting judgment - therefore it says Shimru.

3)

Why does it say "Ein Im Hashem Elokeinu Avlah u'Masa Fanim u'Mikach Shochad"?

1.

Rashi: Since He is with you in Mishpat, He does not want you to do injustice in Mishpat.

2.

Malbim: Tilting Mishpat is via injustice, or favoring a litigant, or taking a bribe to help a litigant. These do not apply, for Hashem is a litigant and judge.

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