Exodus 23:1

The Message

“Don’t pass on malicious gossip. “Don’t link up with a wicked person and give corrupt testimony. Don’t go along with the crowd in doing evil and don’t mess up your testimony in a case just to please the crowd. And just because someone is poor, don’t show favoritism in a dispute.

Cross References

2 Samuel 16:3

The king said, “And where is your master’s grandson?” “He stayed in Jerusalem,” said Ziba. “He said, ‘This is the day Israel is going to restore my grandfather’s kingdom to me.’”

Psalm 120:3

Do you know what’s next, can you see what’s coming, all you bold-faced liars? Pointed arrows and burning coals will be your reward.

Psalm 15:3

“Don’t hurt your friend, don’t blame your neighbor; despise the despicable.

Psalm 35:11

Hostile accusers appear out of nowhere, they stand up and badger me. They pay me back misery for mercy, leaving my soul empty.

Exodus 20:16

No lies about your neighbor.

Exodus 23:7

“Stay clear of false accusations. Don’t contribute to the death of innocent and good people. I don’t let the wicked off the hook.

Proverbs 10:18

Liars secretly hoard hatred; fools openly spread slander.

Proverbs 12:17

Truthful witness by a good person clears the air, but liars lay down a smoke screen of deceit.

Proverbs 14:5

A true witness never lies; a false witness makes a business of it.

Proverbs 17:4

Evil people relish malicious conversation; the ears of liars itch for dirty gossip.

Proverbs 19:28

An unprincipled witness desecrates justice; the mouths of the wicked spew malice.

Proverbs 19:5

Perjury won’t go unpunished. Would you let a liar go free?

Proverbs 19:9

The person who tells lies gets caught; the person who spreads rumors is ruined.

Proverbs 21:28

A lying witness is unconvincing; a person who speaks truth is respected.

Proverbs 24:28

Don’t talk about your neighbors behind their backs— no slander or gossip, please. Don’t say to anyone, “I’ll get back at you for what you did to me. I’ll make you pay for what you did!”

Proverbs 25:18

Anyone who tells lies against the neighbors in court or on the street is a loose cannon.

Proverbs 25:23

A north wind brings stormy weather, and a gossipy tongue stormy looks.

Leviticus 19:11

“Don’t steal. “Don’t lie. “Don’t deceive anyone.

Leviticus 19:16

“Don’t spread gossip and rumors. “Don’t just stand by when your neighbor’s life is in danger. I am God.

Matthew 19:18

The man asked, “What in particular?” Jesus said, “Don’t murder, don’t commit adultery, don’t steal, don’t lie, honor your father and mother, and love your neighbor as you do yourself.”

Luke 19:8

Zacchaeus just stood there, a little stunned. He stammered apologetically, “Master, I give away half my income to the poor—and if I’m caught cheating, I pay four times the damages.”

Luke 3:14

Soldiers asked him, “And what should we do?” He told them, “No harassment, no blackmail—and be content with your rations.”

Ephesians 4:25

What this adds up to, then, is this: no more lies, no more pretense. Tell your neighbor the truth. In Christ’s body we’re all connected to each other, after all. When you lie to others, you end up lying to yourself.

Deuteronomy 5:20

No lies about your neighbor.