God's Word Translation

Leviticus 19:11-17 God's Word Translation (GW)

11. “Never steal, lie, or deceive your neighbor.

12. “Never swear by my name in order to deceive anyone. This dishonors the name of your God. I am the Lord.

13. “Never oppress or rob your neighbor. Never keep the pay you owe a hired worker overnight.

14. Never curse deaf people or put anything in the way of blind people to make them stumble. Instead, fear your God. I am the Lord.

15. “Don’t be corrupt when administering justice. Never give special favors to poor people, and never show preference to important people. Judge your neighbor fairly.

16. Never gossip. Never endanger your neighbor’s life. I am the Lord.

17. “Never hate another Israelite. Be sure to correct your neighbor so that you will not be guilty of sinning along with him.