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Exodus 23:1-7 Mosaic Law and Sabbath Regulations

1 Laws of Justice and Mercy
“Do not spread false reports. Do not help a wicked man by being a malicious witness.

2 “Do not follow the crowd in doing wrong. When you give testimony in a lawsuit, do not pervert justice by siding with the crowd,

3 and do not show favoritism to a poor man in his lawsuit.

4 “If you come across your enemy’s ox or donkey wandering off, be sure to take it back to him.

5 If you see the donkey of someone who hates you fallen down under its load, do not leave it there; be sure you help him with it.

6 “Do not deny justice to your poor people in their lawsuits.

7 Have nothing to do with a false charge and do not put an innocent or honest person to death, for I will not acquit the guilty.

Cross References for Exodus 23:1-7

Proverbs 25:23 - As a north wind brings rain, so a sly tongue brings angry looks. Click to read the verse Proverbs 25:23 Click to read the verse Proverbs 25:23

Leviticus 19:16 - “‘Do not go about spreading slander among your people. “‘Do not do anything that endangers your... Click to read the verse Leviticus 19:16 Click to read the verse Leviticus 19:16

1 Corinthians 6:9 - Do you not know that the wicked will not inherit the kingdom of God? Do not be deceived: Neithe... Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 6:9 Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 6:9

Romans 3:8 - Why not say—as we are being slanderously reported as saying and as some claim that we say—“Let ... Click to read the verse Romans 3:8 Click to read the verse Romans 3:8

Ephesians 4:25 - Therefore each of you must put off falsehood and speak truthfully to his neighbor, for we are a... Click to read the verse Ephesians 4:25 Click to read the verse Ephesians 4:25

Exodus 22:11 - the issue between them will be settled by the taking of an oath before the Lord that the neighb... Click to read the verse Exodus 22:11 Click to read the verse Exodus 22:11

1 Peter 3:16 - keeping a clear conscience, so that those who speak maliciously against your good behavior in C... Click to read the verse 1 Peter 3:16 Click to read the verse 1 Peter 3:16

Proverbs 10:18 - He who conceals his hatred has lying lips, and whoever spreads slander is a fool. Click to read the verse Proverbs 10:18 Click to read the verse Proverbs 10:18

Psalms 35:11 - Ruthless witnesses come forward; they question me on things I know nothing about. Click to read the verse Psalms 35:11 Click to read the verse Psalms 35:11

Psalms 120:3 - What will he do to you, and what more besides, O deceitful tongue? Click to read the verse Psalms 120:3 Click to read the verse Psalms 120:3

Genesis 39:17 - Then she told him this story: “That Hebrew slave you brought us came to me to make sport of me. Click to read the verse Genesis 39:17 Click to read the verse Genesis 39:17

Proverbs 19:9 - A false witness will not go unpunished, and he who pours out lies will perish. Click to read the verse Proverbs 19:9 Click to read the verse Proverbs 19:9

Proverbs 19:5 - A false witness will not go unpunished, and he who pours out lies will not go free. Click to read the verse Proverbs 19:5 Click to read the verse Proverbs 19:5

Exodus 20:16 - “You shall not give false testimony against your neighbor. Click to read the verse Exodus 20:16 Click to read the verse Exodus 20:16

Deuteronomy 22:14 - and slanders her and gives her a bad name, saying, “I married this woman, but when I approached... Click to read the verse Deuteronomy 22:14 Click to read the verse Deuteronomy 22:14

Matthew 19:18 - “Which ones?” the man inquired. Jesus replied, “‘Do not murder, do not commit adultery, do not ... Click to read the verse Matthew 19:18 Click to read the verse Matthew 19:18

Proverbs 12:17 - A truthful witness gives honest testimony, but a false witness tells lies. Click to read the verse Proverbs 12:17 Click to read the verse Proverbs 12:17

Exodus 23:7 - Have nothing to do with a false charge and do not put an innocent or honest person to death, fo... Click to read the verse Exodus 23:7 Click to read the verse Exodus 23:7

Leviticus 19:11 - “‘Do not steal. “‘Do not lie. “‘Do not deceive one another. Click to read the verse Leviticus 19:11 Click to read the verse Leviticus 19:11

Psalms 15:3 - and has no slander on his tongue, who does his neighbor no wrong and casts no slur on his fello... Click to read the verse Psalms 15:3 Click to read the verse Psalms 15:3

2 Timothy 3:3 - without love, unforgiving, slanderous, without self-control, brutal, not lovers of the good, Click to read the verse 2 Timothy 3:3 Click to read the verse 2 Timothy 3:3

1 Kings 21:10-13 - But seat two scoundrels opposite him and have them testify that he has cursed both God and the ... Click to read the verse 1 Kings 21:10-13 Click to read the verse 1 Kings 21:10-13

Luke 19:8 - But Zacchaeus stood up and said to the Lord, “Look, Lord! Here and now I give half of my posses... Click to read the verse Luke 19:8 Click to read the verse Luke 19:8

2 Samuel 16:3 - The king then asked, “Where is your master’s grandson?” Ziba said to him, “He is staying in Jer... Click to read the verse 2 Samuel 16:3 Click to read the verse 2 Samuel 16:3

Psalms 101:5 - Whoever slanders his neighbor in secret, him will I put to silence; whoever has haughty eyes an... Click to read the verse Psalms 101:5 Click to read the verse Psalms 101:5

Luke 3:14 - Then some soldiers asked him, “And what should we do?” He replied, “Don’t extort money and don’... Click to read the verse Luke 3:14 Click to read the verse Luke 3:14

Revelation 12:10 - Then I heard a loud voice in heaven say: “Now have come the salvation and the power and the kin... Click to read the verse Revelation 12:10 Click to read the verse Revelation 12:10

Proverbs 6:19 - a false witness who pours out lies and a man who stirs up dissension among brothers. Click to read the verse Proverbs 6:19 Click to read the verse Proverbs 6:19

Matthew 28:14-15 - If this report gets to the governor, we will satisfy him and keep you out of trouble.” Click to read the verse Matthew 28:14-15 Click to read the verse Matthew 28:14-15

Proverbs 24:28 - Do not testify against your neighbor without cause, or use your lips to deceive. Click to read the verse Proverbs 24:28 Click to read the verse Proverbs 24:28

2 Samuel 19:27 - And he has slandered your servant to my lord the king. My lord the king is like an angel of God... Click to read the verse 2 Samuel 19:27 Click to read the verse 2 Samuel 19:27

Jeremiah 20:10 - I hear many whispering, “Terror on every side! Report him! Let’s report him!” All my friends ar... Click to read the verse Jeremiah 20:10 Click to read the verse Jeremiah 20:10

Acts 6:11-13 - Then they secretly persuaded some men to say, “We have heard Stephen speak words of blasphemy a... Click to read the verse Acts 6:11-13 Click to read the verse Acts 6:11-13

Proverbs 21:28 - A false witness will perish, and whoever listens to him will be destroyed forever. Click to read the verse Proverbs 21:28 Click to read the verse Proverbs 21:28

Deuteronomy 19:16-21 - If a malicious witness takes the stand to accuse a man of a crime, Click to read the verse Deuteronomy 19:16-21 Click to read the verse Deuteronomy 19:16-21

Deuteronomy 5:20 - “You shall not give false testimony against your neighbor. Click to read the verse Deuteronomy 5:20 Click to read the verse Deuteronomy 5:20

Proverbs 17:4 - A wicked man listens to evil lips; a liar pays attention to a malicious tongue. Click to read the verse Proverbs 17:4 Click to read the verse Proverbs 17:4

Proverbs 19:28 - A corrupt witness mocks at justice, and the mouth of the wicked gulps down evil. Click to read the verse Proverbs 19:28 Click to read the verse Proverbs 19:28

Matthew 26:59-61 - The chief priests and the whole Sanhedrin were looking for false evidence against Jesus so that... Click to read the verse Matthew 26:59-61 Click to read the verse Matthew 26:59-61

Proverbs 25:18 - Like a club or a sword or a sharp arrow is the man who gives false testimony against his neighbor. Click to read the verse Proverbs 25:18 Click to read the verse Proverbs 25:18

Psalms 27:12 - Do not turn me over to the desire of my foes, for false witnesses rise up against me, breathing... Click to read the verse Psalms 27:12 Click to read the verse Psalms 27:12

Ezekiel 22:9 - In you are slanderous men bent on shedding blood; in you are those who eat at the mountain shri... Click to read the verse Ezekiel 22:9 Click to read the verse Ezekiel 22:9

Proverbs 14:5 - A truthful witness does not deceive, but a false witness pours out lies. Click to read the verse Proverbs 14:5 Click to read the verse Proverbs 14:5