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16 Do not go around slandering your people.[a] Do not stand by while your neighbor’s blood is shed;[b] I am the Lord.

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  1. Leviticus 19:16 Heb uncertain
  2. Leviticus 19:16 Heb uncertain

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

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

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12 Don’t give me over to the desires of my enemies,
    because false witnesses and violent accusers
    have taken their stand against me.

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12 Do not turn me over to the desire of my foes,
    for false witnesses(A) rise up against me,
    spouting malicious accusations.

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A truthful witness doesn’t lie,
    but a false witness spews lies.

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An honest witness does not deceive,
    but a false witness pours out lies.(A)

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A false witness won’t go unpunished,
    and a liar won’t escape.

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A false witness(A) will not go unpunished,(B)
    and whoever pours out lies will not go free.(C)

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