Leviticus 19:16
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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.
- King James Bible "Authorized Version", Cambridge Edition
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Other Translations of Leviticus 19:16
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan
'You shall not go about as a slanderer among your people, and you are not to act against the life of your neighbor; I am the LORD.
- New American Standard Version (1995)
Thou shalt not go up and down as a talebearer among thy people: neither shalt thou stand against the blood of thy neighbor: I am Jehovah.
- American Standard Version (1901)
Do not go about saying untrue things among your people, or take away the life of your neighbour by false witness: I am the Lord.
- Basic English Bible
Thou shalt not go about as a talebearer among thy people; thou shalt not stand up against the life of thy neighbour: I am Jehovah.
- Darby Bible
Thou shalt not be a detractor nor a whisperer among the people. Thou shalt not stand against the blood of thy neighbour. I am the Lord.
- Douay Rheims Bible
Thou shalt not go up and down as a tale-bearer among thy people; neither shalt thou stand against the blood of thy neighbor; I am the LORD.
- Webster's Bible
'You shall not go up and down as a slanderer among your people. 'You shall not endanger the life of your neighbor. I am Yahweh.
- World English Bible
`Thou dost not go slandering among thy people; thou dost not stand against the blood of thy neighbour; I [am] Jehovah.
- Youngs Literal Bible
Thou shalt not go up and down as a talebearer among thy people; neither shalt thou stand idly by the blood of thy neighbour: I am the LORD.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible
View Wesley's Notes for Leviticus 19:16
19:16 Stand against the blood - In judgment as a false accuser or false witness, for accusers and witnesses use to stand, whilst the judges sit in courts of judicature.
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