15 “Do not act unjustly(A) when deciding a case. Do not be partial(B) to the poor or give preference to the rich;(C) judge your neighbor fairly. 16 Do not go about spreading slander(D) among your people; do not jeopardize[a] your neighbor’s life; I am the Lord.

17 “Do not harbor hatred against your brother.[b](E) Rebuke your neighbor directly, and you will not incur guilt because of him.(F)

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Footnotes

  1. 19:16 Lit not stand against
  2. 19:17 Or your fellow Israelite

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

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

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

17 “‘Do not hate a fellow Israelite in your heart.(G) Rebuke your neighbor frankly(H) so you will not share in their guilt.

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