Leviticus 19:11-18

Contemporary English Version

^11 (A) Do not steal or tell lies or cheat others.

^12 (B) Do not misuse my name by making promises you don't intend to keep. I am the Lord your God.

^13 (C) Do not steal anything or cheat anyone, and don't fail to pay your workers at the end of each day.^[a]

^14 (D) I am the Lord your God, and I command you not to make fun of the deaf or to cause a blind person to stumble.

^15 (E) Be fair, no matter who is on trial—don't favor either the poor or the rich.

¹⁶ Don't be a gossip, but never hesitate to speak up in court, especially if your testimony can save someone's life.^[b]

^17 (F) Don't hold grudges. On the other hand, it's wrong not to correct someone who needs correcting. ^18 (G) Don't be angry or try to take revenge. I am the Lord, and I command you to love others as much as you love yourself.