Genesis 39:17

Good News Translation (US Version)

Then she told him the same story: “That Hebrew slave that you brought here came into my room and insulted me.

Cross References

Exodus 23:1

“Do not spread false rumors, and do not help a guilty person by giving false testimony.

Matthew 26:65

At this the High Priest tore his clothes and said, “Blasphemy! We don't need any more witnesses! You have just heard his blasphemy!

Proverbs 19:9

No one who tells lies in court can escape punishment; he is doomed.

Proverbs 19:5

If you tell lies in court, you will be punished—there will be no escape.

Proverbs 12:19

A lie has a short life, but truth lives on forever.

Psalm 55:3

I am terrified by the threats of my enemies, crushed by the oppression of the wicked. They bring trouble on me; they are angry with me and hate me.

Psalm 37:14

The wicked draw their swords and bend their bows to kill the poor and needy, to slaughter those who do what is right;

1 Kings 18:17

When Ahab saw him, he said, “So there you are—the worst troublemaker in Israel!”

Exodus 20:16

“Do not accuse anyone falsely.

Genesis 39:14

she called to her house servants and said, “Look at this! This Hebrew that my husband brought to the house is insulting us. He came into my room and tried to rape me, but I screamed as loud as I could.

Genesis 39:16

She kept his robe with her until Joseph's master came home.

Genesis 39:18

But when I screamed, he ran outside, leaving his robe beside me.”

Proverbs 26:28

You have to hate someone to want to hurt him with lies. Insincere talk brings nothing but ruin.