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15 You shall not act unjustly in court cases. Do not show favoritism to a poor person, and do not show undue honor to an important person. You must judge your fellow citizens with justice.

16 You shall not go around spreading slander among your people. You shall not testify falsely against your neighbor in a capital case.[a] I am the Lord.

17 You shall not hate a fellow Israelite[b] in your heart. You must openly rebuke your fellow citizen so that you do not become responsible for his sin.

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Footnotes

  1. Leviticus 19:16 Literally not stand against the blood of your neighbor
  2. Leviticus 19:17 Literally your brother

15 “‘Do not pervert justice;(A) do not show partiality(B) to the poor or favoritism to the great,(C) but judge your neighbor fairly.(D)

16 “‘Do not go about spreading slander(E) among your people.

“‘Do not do anything that endangers your neighbor’s life.(F) I am the Lord.

17 “‘Do not hate a fellow Israelite in your heart.(G) Rebuke your neighbor frankly(H) so you will not share in their guilt.

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