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16 You shall not go around spreading slander among your people. You shall not testify falsely against your neighbor in a capital case.[a] I am the Lord.

17 You shall not hate a fellow Israelite[b] in your heart. You must openly rebuke your fellow citizen so that you do not become responsible for his sin. 18 You must not take revenge. You must not bear a grudge against the members of your people, but you shall love your neighbor as yourself. I am the Lord.

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Footnotes

  1. Leviticus 19:16 Literally not stand against the blood of your neighbor
  2. Leviticus 19:17 Literally your brother

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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