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Berean Standard Bible

“Do not seek revenge or bear a grudge against any of your people, but love your neighbor as yourself. I am the LORD.”

Leviticus 19:18

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Study note

This verse closes a short section about how Israelites should treat one another, including not slandering, not hating a brother in one's heart and correcting a neighbor honestly. It forbids taking revenge or holding a grudge.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

Do not seek revenge or bear a grudge against any of your people, but love your neighbor as yourself. I am the LORD.

World English Bible (WEB)

“‘You shall not take vengeance, nor bear any grudge against the children of your people; but you shall love your neighbor as yourself. I am Yahweh.

King James Version (KJV)

Thou shalt not avenge, nor bear any grudge against the children of thy people, but thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself: I am the LORD.

American Standard Version (ASV)

Thou shalt not take vengeance, nor bear any grudge against the children of thy people; but thou shalt love thy neighbor as thyself: I am Jehovah.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

Do not make attempts to get equal with one who has done you wrong, or keep hard feelings against the children of your people, but have love for your neighbour as for yourself: I am the Lord.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

No te vengarás, ni guardarás rencor á los hijos de tu pueblo: mas amarás á tu prójimo como á ti mismo: Yo Jehová.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

»No busquen la venganza. No conserven rencor en el corazón, sino amen a su prójimo como a ustedes mismos, porque yo soy el Señor.

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