16 ¶ Thou shalt not [a]walk about with tales among thy people: Thou shalt not [b]stand against the blood of thy neighbor: I am the Lord.

17 ¶ Thou shalt not hate thy brother in thine heart, but thou shalt plainly rebuke thy neighbor, [c]and suffer him not to sin.

18 ¶ Thou shalt not avenge, nor be mindful of wrong against the children of thy people, (A)but shalt love thy neighbor as thyself: I am the Lord.

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Footnotes

  1. Leviticus 19:16 As a slanderer, backbiter, or quarrel picker.
  2. Leviticus 19:16 By consenting to his death, or conspiring with the wicked.
  3. Leviticus 19:17 Hebrew, suffer not sin upon him.

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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