Leviticus 19:16

Don't go around spreading false rumors about people. Don't keep quiet when the lives of others are at risk. 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

15Don't be a corrupt judge. Don't show favoritism to the poor or to the rich. Judge others fairly.

17Don't hold onto hateful feelings towards others. Talk honestly with your neighbors, so that you don't sin because of them.

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Cross References

Exodus 20:16You must not give false evidence against others.

Exodus 23:7Don't have anything to do with making false accusations. Don't kill the innocent or those who do right, for I won't let the guilty go unpunished.

1 Kings 21:10But seat two bad men opposite him and have them accuse him, saying, ‘You have cursed God and the king!’ Then take him out and stone him to death.”

Psalms 50:20You sit there and speak against your brother, slandering your own mother's son.

Proverbs 10:18Anyone who hides their hatred is lying, and anyone who spreads slander is stupid.

Proverbs 20:19A gossip goes around revealing secrets; stay away from people who talk a lot.

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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