Exodus 23:1

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

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

Cross References

Genesis 39:17

Then she said, “That Hebrew slave of yours tried to rape me!

2 Samuel 16:3

“And where is Mephibosheth?” David asked. Ziba answered, “He stayed in Jerusalem, because he thinks the people of Israel want him to rule the kingdom of his grandfather Saul.”

2 Samuel 19:27

then he lied about me. You're as wise as an angel of God, so do what you think is right.

Psalm 101:5

Anyone who spreads gossip will be silenced, and no one who is conceited will be my friend.

Psalm 120:3

What punishment is fitting for you deceitful liars?

Psalm 15:3

and don't spread gossip; they treat others fairly and don't say cruel things.

Psalm 27:12

Don't let them do to me what they want. People tell lies about me and make terrible threats,

Psalm 35:11

Liars accuse me of crimes I know nothing about.

Exodus 20:16

Do not tell lies about others.

Exodus 23:7

Don't bring false charges against anyone or sentence an innocent person to death. I won't forgive you if you do.

Proverbs 10:18

You can hide your hatred by telling lies, but you are a fool to spread lies.

Proverbs 12:17

An honest person tells the truth in court, but a dishonest person tells nothing but lies.

Proverbs 14:5

An honest witness tells the truth; a dishonest witness tells nothing but lies.

Proverbs 17:4

Troublemakers listen to troublemakers, and liars listen to liars.

Proverbs 19:28

A lying witness makes fun of the court system, and criminals think crime is really delicious.

Proverbs 19:5

Dishonest witnesses and liars won't escape punishment.

Proverbs 19:9

Dishonest witnesses and liars will be destroyed.

Proverbs 21:28

If you tell lies in court, you are done for; only a reliable witness can do the job.

Proverbs 24:28

Don't accuse anyone who isn't guilty. Don't ever tell a lie

Proverbs 25:18

Telling lies about friends is like attacking them with clubs and swords and sharp arrows.

Proverbs 25:23

As surely as rain blows in from the north, anger is caused by cruel words.

Proverbs 6:19

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

Jeremiah 20:10

I heard the crowds whisper, “Everyone is afraid. Now's our chance to accuse Jeremiah!” All of my so called friends are just waiting for me to make a mistake. They say, “Perhaps Jeremiah can be tricked. Then we can overpower him and get even at last.”

Leviticus 19:11

Do not steal or tell lies or cheat others.

Leviticus 19:16

Don't be a gossip, but never hesitate to speak up in court, especially if your testimony can save someone's life.

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.

Luke 19:8

Later that day Zacchaeus stood up and said to the Lord, “I will give half of my property to the poor. And I will now pay back four times as much to everyone I have ever cheated.”

Luke 3:14

Some soldiers asked him, “And what about us? What do we have to do?” John told them, “Don't force people to pay money to make you leave them alone. Be satisfied with your pay.”

John 7:51

“Our Law doesn't let us condemn people before we hear what they have to say. We cannot judge them before we know what they have done.”

Romans 3:8

You might as well say, “Let's do something evil, so that something good will come of it!” Some people even claim that we are saying this. But God is fair and will judge them as well.

Ephesians 4:25

We are part of the same body. Stop lying and start telling each other the truth.

Deuteronomy 5:20

Do not tell lies about others.

2 Timothy 3:3

heartless, and hateful. Their words will be cruel, and they will have no self-control or pity. These people will hate everything that is good.

1 Peter 3:16

Give a kind and respectful answer and keep your conscience clear. This way you will make people ashamed for saying bad things about your good conduct as a follower of Christ.

Revelation 12:10

Then I heard a voice from heaven shout, “Our God has shown his saving power, and his kingdom has come! God's own Chosen One has shown his authority. Satan accused our people in the presence of God day and night. Now he has been thrown out!