Add parallel Print Page Options

16 Do not spread lies about anyone, and when someone is on trial for his life, speak out if your testimony can help him. I am the Lord.

17 (A)“Do not bear a grudge against others, but settle your differences with them, so that you will not commit a sin because of them.[a] 18 (B)Do not take revenge on others or continue to hate them, but love your neighbors as you love yourself. I am the Lord.

Read full chapter

Footnotes

  1. Leviticus 19:17 so … them; or so that you do not commit this sin against them.

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.

Read full chapter