Verse Comparison: 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 neighbor: I am Jehovah.Amplified® Bible
You shall not go up and down as a dispenser of gossip {and} scandal among your people, nor shall you [secure yourself by false testimony or by silence and] endanger the life of your neighbor. I am the Lord.Contemporary English Version
Don't be a gossip, but never hesitate to speak up in court, especially if your testimony can save someone's life.Darby English Version
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.Good News Bible
Do not spread lies about anyone, and when someone is on trial for his life, speak out if your testimony can help him. I am the LORD.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 neighbor; I am the LORD.New American Standard Bible
`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 International Version
" 'Do not go about spreading slander among your people.
" 'Do not do anything that endangers your neighbor's life. I am the LORD.New King James Version
You shall not go about as a talebearer among your people; nor shall you take a stand against the life of your neighbor: I am the LORD.N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
'You shall not go about as a slanderer among your people, and you shall not to act against the life of your neighbor; I proclaim myself as the LORD.Revised Standard Version
You shall not go up and down as a slanderer among your people, and you shall not stand forth against the life of your neighbor: I am the LORD.Young's Literal Translation
`Thou dost not go slandering among thy people; thou dost not stand against the blood of thy neighbour; I `am' Jehovah.
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