Exodus 23:1

Thou shalt not raise a false report: put not thine hand with the wicked to be an unrighteous witness.

King James Version
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Other Translations for Exodus 23:1

BSB
"You shall not spread a false report. Do not join the wicked by being a malicious witness.
AKJV
You shall not raise a false report: put not your hand with the wicked to be an unrighteous witness.
CPDV
"You shall not accept a lying voice. Neither shall you join your hand so as to give false testimony on behalf on the impious.
ERV
Thou shalt not take up a false report: put not thine hand with the wicked to be an unrighteous witness.
NHEB
"You shall not spread a false report. Do not join your hand with the wicked to be an unjust witness.
SMT
Thou shalt not take up a false report: thou shalt not put thy hand with the unjust one to be a witness of wrong.

Commentary for Exodus 23:1

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Exodus 23:1
Summary
Refuse false testimony and corruption
Event
Command against false report
Estimated Time Period
c. 1300 BC
Category
Law