Deuteronomy 5:20

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

Do not tell lies about others.

Cross References

1 Kings 21:13

The two liars came in and sat facing Naboth. Then they accused him of cursing God and the king, so the people dragged Naboth outside and stoned him to death.

Exodus 20:16

Do not tell lies about others.

Exodus 23:1

Don't spread harmful rumours or help a criminal by giving false evidence.

Proverbs 19:5

Dishonest witnesses and liars won't escape punishment.

Proverbs 19:9

Dishonest witnesses and liars will be destroyed.

Proverbs 6:19

those who tell lies in court or stir up trouble in a family.

Malachi 3:5

The LORD All-Powerful said: I'm now on my way to judge you. And I will quickly condemn all who practise witchcraft or cheat in marriage or tell lies in court or rob workers of their pay or ill-treat widows and orphans or steal the property of foreigners or refuse to respect me.

Matthew 19:18

“Which ones?” the man asked. Jesus answered, “Do not murder. Be faithful in marriage. Do not steal. Do not tell lies about others.