Berean Standard Bible
“Stay far away from a false accusation. Do not kill the innocent or the just, for I will not acquit the guilty.”
This verse comes from the Book of the Covenant, a set of laws given at Sinai that applies God's character to everyday life in Israel. Nearby commands protect the poor, foreigners and witnesses in court.
Open Study notes above for the full note.
Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
Stay far away from a false accusation. Do not kill the innocent or the just, for I will not acquit the guilty.
World English Bible (WEB)
“Keep far from a false charge, and don’t kill the innocent and righteous: for I will not justify the wicked.
King James Version (KJV)
Keep thee far from a false matter; and the innocent and righteous slay thou not: for I will not justify the wicked.
American Standard Version (ASV)
Keep thee far from a false matter; and the innocent and righteous slay thou not: for I will not justify the wicked.
Bible in Basic English (BBE)
Keep yourselves far from any false business; never let the upright or him who has done no wrong be put to death: for I will make the evil-doer responsible for his sin.
Young's Literal Translation (YLT)
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Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)
De palabra de mentira te alejarás, y no matarás al inocente y justo; porque yo no justificaré al impío.
Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)
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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)
»Aléjense de todo intento de acusar a alguien falsamente. No permitan que un inocente sea condenado a muerte. Esto yo no lo toleraré.
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