Proverbs 24:28
What does Proverbs 24:28 mean?
A plain-English look at Proverbs 24:28 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000Be not a witness against thy neighbor without cause; And deceive not with thy lips.
KJV
King James Version · 1611Be not a witness against thy neighbour without cause; and deceive not with thy lips.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901Be not a witness against thy neighbor without cause; And deceive not with thy lips.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949Do not be a violent witness against your neighbour, or let your lips say what is false.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862Be not a witness for nought against thy neighbour, Or thou hast enticed with thy lips.
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752Be not witness without cause against thy neighbour: and deceive not any man with thy lips.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890Be not a witness against thy neighbour without cause; and wouldest thou deceive with thy lips?
Context
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.
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