Exodus 23:1

Exodus chapter 23 · verse 1 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

Thou shalt not take up a false report: put not thy hand with the wicked to be an unrighteous witness.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

Thou shalt not raise a false report: put not thine hand with the wicked to be an unrighteous witness.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

Thou shalt not take up a false report: put not thy hand with the wicked to be an unrighteous witness.

Context

v.1This passage

v.2Thou shalt not follow a multitude to do evil; neither shalt thou speak in a cause to turn aside after a multitude to wrest justice:

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • Psalms 15:3

    He that slandereth not with his tongue, Nor doeth evil to his friend, Nor taketh up a reproach against his neighbor;

  • Proverbs 19:9

    A false witness shall not be unpunished; And he that uttereth lies shall perish.

  • Matthew 19:18

    He saith unto him, Which? And Jesus said, Thou shalt not kill, Thou shalt not commit adultery, Thou shalt not steal, Thou shalt not bear false witness,

  • Jeremiah 20:10

    For I have heard the defaming of many, terror on every side. Denounce, and we will denounce him, say all my familiar friends, they that watch for my fall; peradventure he will be persuaded, and we shall prevail against him, and we shall take our revenge on him.

  • Matthew 28:14

    And if this come to the governor’s ears, we will persuade him, and rid you of care.

  • 2 Samuel 16:3

    And the king said, And where is thy master’s son? And Ziba said unto the king, Behold, he abideth at Jerusalem; for he said, To-day will the house of Israel restore me the kingdom of my father.