Leviticus 19:16 net — You must not go about as a slanderer among your people. You must not stand idly by when your neighbor’s life is at stak…

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"You must not go about as a slanderer among your people. You must not stand idly by when your neighbor’s life is at stake. I am the LORD."

— Leviticus 19:16, NET Bible

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Leviticus 19 — Context

13

You must not oppress your neighbor or commit robbery against him. You must not withhold the wages of the hired laborer overnight until morning.

14

You must not curse a deaf person or put a stumbling block in front of a blind person. You must fear your God; I am the LORD.

15

Justice, Love, and Propriety“‘You must not deal unjustly in judgment: you must neither show partiality to the poor nor honor the rich. You must judge your fellow citizen fairly.

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You must not go about as a slanderer among your people. You must not stand idly by when your neighbor’s life is at stake. I am the LORD.

17

You must not hate your brother in your heart. You must surely reprove your fellow citizen so that you do not incur sin on account of him.

18

You must not take vengeance or bear a grudge against the children of your people, but you must love your neighbor as yourself. I am the LORD.

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You must keep my statutes. You must not allow two different kinds of your animals to breed, you must not sow your field with two different kinds of seed, and you must not wear a garment made of two different kinds of fabric.

Leviticus 19:16 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Leviticus 19:16 say?
Leviticus 19:16 in the NET Bible reads: “You must not go about as a slanderer among your people. You must not stand idly by when your neighbor’s life is at stake. I am the LORD.”
Where is Leviticus 19:16 in the Bible?
Leviticus 19:16 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Leviticus, chapter 19, verse 16.
Who wrote Leviticus?
Leviticus is traditionally attributed to Moses (traditional). It was written c. 1446–1406 BC.
What is the book of Leviticus about?
Leviticus is Israel's handbook for holy living in the presence of a holy God. It details the sacrificial system, priestly duties, dietary and purity laws, and the festivals — all teaching that sin requires atonement and that God's people are called to be set apart.
What are the major themes of Leviticus?
Leviticus explores themes including Holiness, Sacrifice, Atonement, Priesthood, Purity. These themes shape the meaning and context of Leviticus 19:16.
What translation should I read Leviticus 19:16 in?
Leviticus 19:16 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 Leviticus 19:16?
Leviticus 19:16 reads (NET): “You must not go about as a slanderer among your people. You must not stand idly by when your neighbor’s life is at stake. I am the LORD.” 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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