Deuteronomy 5:20 cpdv — Neither shall you speak false testimony against your neighbor.

Catholic Public Domain Version

"Neither shall you speak false testimony against your neighbor. "

— Deuteronomy 5:20, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Deuteronomy 5 — Context

17

You shall not murder.

18

And you shall not commit adultery.

19

And you shall not commit theft.

20

Neither shall you speak false testimony against your neighbor.

21

You shall not covet your neighbor’s wife, nor his house, nor his field, nor his man servant, nor his woman servant, nor his ox, nor his donkey, nor anything out of all that is his.’

22

The Lord spoke these words to the entire multitude of you on the mountain, from the midst of the fire and the cloud and the darkness, with a loud voice, adding nothing more. And he wrote them on two tablets of stone, which he delivered to me.

23

Then, after you heard the voice from the midst of the darkness, and you saw the mountain burning, you approached me, all you leaders of the tribes and those greater by birth. And you said:

Deuteronomy 5:20 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Deuteronomy 5:20 say?
Deuteronomy 5:20 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “Neither shall you speak false testimony against your neighbor. ”
Where is Deuteronomy 5:20 in the Bible?
Deuteronomy 5:20 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Deuteronomy, chapter 5, verse 20.
Who wrote Deuteronomy?
Deuteronomy is traditionally attributed to Moses (traditional). Largely framed as Moses' farewell speeches; the closing chapter narrating his death was likely added by Joshua or a later editor. It was written c. 1406 BC.
What is the book of Deuteronomy about?
Deuteronomy is Moses' final sermons to Israel before they enter the Promised Land — a renewed call to love and obey the LORD. It re-states the Law, rehearses Israel's history, and lays before the people blessing for obedience and curse for rebellion.
What are the major themes of Deuteronomy?
Deuteronomy explores themes including Covenant, Love, Obedience, Remembrance, Blessing & Curse. These themes shape the meaning and context of Deuteronomy 5:20.
What translation should I read Deuteronomy 5:20 in?
Deuteronomy 5:20 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Deuteronomy 5:20?
Deuteronomy 5:20 reads (CPDV): “Neither shall you speak false testimony against your neighbor. ” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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