Proverbs 24:28

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

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

Cross References

Job 2:3

Then the LORD asked, “What do you think of my servant Job? No one on earth is like him—he is a truly good person, who respects me and refuses to do evil. And he hasn't changed, even though you persuaded me to destroy him for no reason.”

Psalm 35:11

Liars accuse me of crimes I know nothing about.

Psalm 35:7

I did them no harm, but they hid a net to trap me, and they dug a deep pit to catch and kill me.

Psalm 52:1

You people may be strong and boast about your sins, but God can be trusted day after day.

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 14:5

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

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 25:18

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

Proverbs 26:19

than to cheat someone and say, “I was only fooling!”

Leviticus 19:11

Do not steal or tell lies or cheat others.

Matthew 27:23

Pilate answered, “But what crime has he done?” “Nail him to a cross!” they yelled even louder.

John 15:25

That is why the Scriptures are true when they say, “People hated me for no reason.”

Ephesians 4:25

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

Colossians 3:9

And stop lying to each other. You have given up your old way of life with its habits.

Revelation 21:8

But I will tell you what will happen to cowards and to everyone who is unfaithful or dirty-minded or who murders or is sexually immoral or uses witchcraft or worships idols or tells lies. They will be thrown into that lake of fire and burning sulphur. This is the second death.

Revelation 22:15

But outside the city will be dogs, witches, immoral people, murderers, idol worshippers, and everyone who loves to tell lies and do wrong.