Proverbs 24:28-29

Other Translations of Proverbs 24:28-29

King James Version

²⁸ Be not a witness against thy neighbour without cause; and deceive not with thy lips. ²⁹ Say not, I will do so to him as he hath done to me: I will render to the man according to his work.

English Standard Version

²⁸ Be not a witness against your neighbor without cause, and do not deceive with your lips. ²⁹ Do not say, "I will do to him as he has done to me; I will pay the man back for what he has done."

The Message

²⁸ Don't talk about your neighbors behind their backs - no slander or gossip, please. ²⁹ Don't say to anyone, "I'll get back at you for what you did to me. I'll make you pay for what you did!"

New King James Version

²⁸ Do not be a witness against your neighbor without cause, For would you deceive with your lips? ²⁹ Do not say, "I will do to him just as he has done to me; I will render to the man according to his work."

New Living Translation

²⁸ Don't testify against your neighbors without cause; don't lie about them. ²⁹ And don't say, "Now I can pay them back for what they've done to me! I'll get even with them!"