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Leviticus 19:16

World English Bible

16 “‘You shall not go around as a slanderer among your people. “‘You shall not endanger the life of your neighbor. I am Yahweh.

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American Standard 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 Jehovah.

Christian Standard Bible

Do not go about spreading slander among your people; do not jeopardize your neighbor’s life; I am the LORD.

English Standard Version

You shall not go around as a slanderer among your people, and you shall not stand up against the life of your neighbor: 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 neighbour: I am the LORD.

New American Standard Bible

You shall not go about as a slanderer among your people; and you are not to jeopardize 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.

New Living Translation

“Do not spread slanderous gossip among your people. “Do not stand idly by when your neighbor’s life is threatened. I am the LORD.