Leviticus 19:16
‘Do not spread false rumors about other people. ‘Do not say anything in court that would result in some innocent person being executed. I, Yahweh, am commanding this.
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Exodus 20:16Do not falsely accuse anyone of committing a crime.
Exodus 23:7Do not accuse people falsely. Do not decide that innocent and righteous [DOU] people should be executed, because I will ◄punish/not forgive► people who do such an evil thing.
1 Kings 21:10Then find two men who always cause trouble. Give them places to sit opposite/facing him. Tell these men to testify that they heard Naboth say things that criticized God and the king. Then take Naboth out of the city and kill him by throwing stones at him.”
Psalms 50:20You are always accusing members of your own family of doing wrong, and slandering them.
Proverbs 10:18Those who will not admit that they hate others are liars, and those who slander others are foolish.
Proverbs 20:19Those who go around telling gossip are always telling secrets to others; so stay away from people who foolishly talk too much.
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 →