Zechariah 8:16

These are the things that ye shall do; Speak ye every man the truth to his neighbour; execute the judgment of truth and peace in your gates:

King James Version
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Other Translations for Zechariah 8:16

BSB
These are the things you must do: Speak truth to one another, render true and sound judgments in your gates,
AKJV
These are the things that you shall do; Speak you every man the truth to his neighbor; execute the judgment of truth and peace in your gates:
CPDV
Therefore, these are the words that you shall do: Speak the truth, each one to his neighbor. With truth and a judgment of peace, judge at your gates.
ERV
These are the things that ye shall do; Speak ye every man the truth with his neighbour; execute the judgment of truth and peace in your gates:
NHEB
These are the things that you shall do: speak every man the truth with his neighbor. Execute the judgment of truth and peace in your gates,
SMT
These the words which ye shall do: speak the truth each with his neighbor; truth and the judgment of peace judge ye in your gates.

Commentary for Zechariah 8:16

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Zechariah 8:16
Summary
Instructions for righteous conduct emphasizing honesty and justice
Event
Giving behavioral instructions
Estimated Time Period
c. 520 BC
Category
Teaching