Proverbs 24:28
28 Do not testify against your neighbor without cause- would you use your lips to mislead?
Other Translations of Proverbs 24:28
King James Version
28 Be not a witness against thy neighbour without cause; and deceive not with thy lips.
English Standard Version
28 Be not a witness against your neighbor without cause, and do not deceive with your lips.
The Message
28 Don't talk about your neighbors behind their backs - no slander or gossip, please.
New King James Version
28 Do not be a witness against your neighbor without cause, For would you deceive with your lips?
New Living Translation
28 Don't testify against your neighbors without cause; don't lie about them.
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Matthew Henry's Commentary on Proverbs 24:28
Commentary on Proverbs 24:28-29
(Read Proverbs 24:28-29)
There are three defaults in a witness pointed out.