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16 Do not go around spreading malicious lies about other people. Do not take a stand that would endanger your neighbor’s life. I am the Eternal One.

17 Do not harbor a deep hatred for any of your relatives. If your neighbor is doing something wrong, correct him or else you could be held responsible for his sin.[a] 18 Do not seek revenge or hold a grudge against any of your people. Instead, love your neighbor as you love yourself,[b] for I am the Eternal One.

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Footnotes

  1. 19:17 Meaning of the Hebrew is uncertain.
  2. 19:18 Matthew 22:39; Mark 12:31; Luke 10:27; Romans 13:9; James 2:8

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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