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Berean Standard Bible

““You shall not spread a false report. Do not join the wicked by being a malicious witness.”

Exodus 23:1

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This verse belongs to a section of laws about justice and honesty that follows the Ten Commandments. It addresses everyday conduct in courts and communities.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

“You shall not spread a false report. Do not join the wicked by being a malicious witness.

World English Bible (WEB)

“You shall not spread a false report. Don’t join your hand with the wicked to be a malicious witness.

King James Version (KJV)

Thou shalt not raise a false report: put not thine hand with the wicked to be an unrighteous witness.

American Standard Version (ASV)

Thou shalt not take up a false report: put not thy hand with the wicked to be an unrighteous witness.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

Do not let a false statement go further; do not make an agreement with evil-doers to be a false witness.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

NO admitirás falso rumor. No te concertarás con el impío para ser testigo falso.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

»No acepten falsos rumores. »No cooperen con el malvado apoyando su testimonio, cuando sepan que es falso.

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