Devine Scripture

Proverbs 24:28

Proverbs chapter 24 · verse 28 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

Be not a witness against thy neighbor without cause; And deceive not with thy lips.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

Be not a witness against thy neighbour without cause; and deceive not with thy lips.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

Be not a witness against thy neighbor without cause; And deceive not with thy lips.

Context

v.27Prepare thy work without, And make it ready for thee in the field; And afterwards build thy house.

v.28This passage

v.29Say not, I will do so to him as he hath done to me; I will render to the man according to his work.

Cross references

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

  • John 15:25

    But this cometh to pass, that the word may be fulfilled that is written in their law, They hated me without a cause.

  • Proverbs 19:5

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

  • 1 Kings 21:9

    And she wrote in the letters, saying, Proclaim a fast, and set Naboth on high among the people:

  • Exodus 20:16

    Thou shalt not bear false witness against thy neighbor.

  • Ephesians 4:25

    Wherefore, putting away falsehood, speak ye truth each one with his neighbor: for we are members one of another.

  • Revelation 21:8

    But for the fearful, and unbelieving, and abominable, and murderers, and fornicators, and sorcerers, and idolaters, and all liars, their part shall be in the lake that burneth with fire and brimstone; which is the second death.