Leviticus 19:16

You shall not be a detractor, nor a whisperer, among the people. You shall not stand against the blood of your neighbor. I am the Lord.

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In The King James Version

Thou shalt not go up and down as a talebearer among thy people: neither shalt thou stand against the blood of thy neighbour: I am the LORD.

In Context

15You shall not do what is unjust, nor shall you judge unjustly. You shall not consider the reputation of the poor, nor shall you honor the countenance of the powerful. Judge your neighbor justly.

17You shall not hate your brother in your heart, but reprove him openly, lest you have sin over him.

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Cross References

Exodus 20:16You shall not speak false testimony against your neighbor.

Exodus 23:7You shall flee from lies. The innocent and the just you shall not kill. For I shun the impious.

1 Kings 21:10And send out two men, sons of Belial, against him. And let them speak the false testimony: ‘He has blasphemed God and king.’ And then lead him away, and stone him, and so let him die.”

Psalms 50:20Act kindly, Lord, in your good will toward Zion, so that the walls of Jerusalem may be built up.

Proverbs 10:18Lying lips conceal hatred; whoever brings forth contempt is unwise.

Proverbs 20:19Do not become involved with him who reveals mysteries, and who walks deceitfully, and who enlarges his lips.

Matthew Henry on Leviticus 19:12-19

11 Ye shall not steal, neither deal falsely, neither lie one to another. 12 And ye shall not swear by my name falsely, neither shalt thou profane the name of thy God: I am the Lord . 13 Thou shalt not defraud thy neighbour, neither rob him : the wages of him that is hired shall not abide with thee all night until the morning. 14 Thou shalt not curse the deaf, nor put a stumbling block before the blind, but shalt fear thy God: I am the Lord . 15 Ye shall do no unrighteousness in judgment: thou shalt not respect the… Read the whole commentary →

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