16 Do not go about spreading slander(A) among your people; do not jeopardize[a] your neighbor’s life; I am the Lord.

17 “Do not harbor hatred against your brother.[b](B) Rebuke your neighbor directly, and you will not incur guilt because of him.(C) 18 Do not take revenge(D) or bear a grudge against members of your community, but love your neighbor as yourself;(E) I am the Lord.

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Footnotes

  1. 19:16 Lit not stand against
  2. 19:17 Or your fellow Israelite

16 “‘Do not go about spreading slander(A) among your people.

“‘Do not do anything that endangers your neighbor’s life.(B) I am the Lord.

17 “‘Do not hate a fellow Israelite in your heart.(C) Rebuke your neighbor frankly(D) so you will not share in their guilt.

18 “‘Do not seek revenge(E) or bear a grudge(F) against anyone among your people,(G) but love your neighbor(H) as yourself.(I) I am the Lord.

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