Proverbs 24:28

Be not a witness against thy neighbour without cause; and deceive not with thy lips.

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Other Translations for Proverbs 24:28

BSB
Do not testify against your neighbor without cause, and do not deceive with your lips.
AKJV
Be not a witness against your neighbor without cause; and deceive not with your lips.
CPDV
Do not be a witness without cause against your neighbor. And do not mislead anyone with your lips.
ERV
Be not a witness against thy neighbour without cause; and deceive not with thy lips.
NHEB
Do not be a witness against your neighbor without cause. Do not deceive with your lips.
SMT
Thou shalt not be a witness gratuitously against thy neighbor, and deceive not with thy lips.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Proverbs 24:28

BenotawitnessH5707Noun MasculineagainstthyneighbourH7453Noun MasculinewithoutcauseH2600AdverbanddeceiveH6601VerbnotwiththylipsH8193Noun Feminine

Commentary for Proverbs 24:28

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Proverbs 24:28
Summary
Truthful witness required; deceit prohibited always
Event
Prohibition against false or malicious witness
Estimated Time Period
c. 900 BC
Category
Law