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Berean Standard Bible

“You shall not bear false witness against your neighbor.”

Exodus 20:16

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Study note

This is the ninth of the Ten Commandments, given at Sinai as the heart of the covenant. The commandments move from duties toward God to duties toward neighbor, and this one guards the community's justice and trust.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

You shall not bear false witness against your neighbor.

World English Bible (WEB)

“You shall not give false testimony against your neighbor.

King James Version (KJV)

Thou shalt not bear false witness against thy neighbour.

American Standard Version (ASV)

Thou shalt not bear false witness against thy neighbor.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

Do not give false witness against your neighbour.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

No hablarás contra tu prójimo falso testimonio.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

»No darás un testimonio falso en contra de tu prójimo.

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