14 You must not curse the deaf or put a stumbling block in front of the blind,(A) but you are to fear your God;(B) I am Yahweh.(C)

15 “You must not act unjustly(D) when deciding a case. Do not be partial(E) to the poor or give preference to the rich;(F) judge your neighbor fairly. 16 You must not go about spreading slander(G) among your people; you must not jeopardize[a] your neighbor’s life; I am Yahweh.

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Footnotes

  1. Leviticus 19:16 Lit not stand against

14 “‘Do not curse the deaf or put a stumbling block in front of the blind,(A) but fear your God.(B) I am the Lord.

15 “‘Do not pervert justice;(C) do not show partiality(D) to the poor or favoritism to the great,(E) but judge your neighbor fairly.(F)

16 “‘Do not go about spreading slander(G) among your people.

“‘Do not do anything that endangers your neighbor’s life.(H) I am the Lord.

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