Zechariah 8:16 net — These are the things you must do: Speak the truth, each of you, to one another. Practice true and righteous judgment in…

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"These are the things you must do: Speak the truth, each of you, to one another. Practice true and righteous judgment in your courts."

— Zechariah 8:16, NET Bible

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Zechariah 8 — Context

13

And it will come about that just as you(both Judah and Israel) were a curse to the nations, so I will save you and you will be a blessing. Do not be afraid! Instead, be strong!’

14

“For the LORD of Heaven’s Armies says,‘As I had planned to hurt you when your fathers made me angry,’ says the LORD of Heaven’s Armies,‘and I was not sorry,

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so, to the contrary, I have planned in these days to do good to Jerusalem and Judah– do not fear!

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These are the things you must do: Speak the truth, each of you, to one another. Practice true and righteous judgment in your courts.

17

Do not plan evil in your hearts against one another. Do not favor a false oath– these are all things that I hate,’ says the LORD.

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The message of the LORD of Heaven’s Armies came to me as follows:

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“The LORD of Heaven’s Armies says,‘The fast of the fourth, fifth, seventh, and tenth months will become joyful and happy, pleasant feasts for the house of Judah, so love truth and peace.’

Zechariah 8:16 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Zechariah 8:16 say?
Zechariah 8:16 in the NET Bible reads: “These are the things you must do: Speak the truth, each of you, to one another. Practice true and righteous judgment in your courts.”
Where is Zechariah 8:16 in the Bible?
Zechariah 8:16 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Zechariah, chapter 8, verse 16.
Who wrote Zechariah?
Zechariah is traditionally attributed to Zechariah son of Berechiah. It was written c. 520–470 BC.
What is the book of Zechariah about?
Zechariah encourages the temple builders with a series of eight night visions and oracles, all pointing forward to the coming King who will enter Jerusalem on a donkey and be "pierced" for his people. It is one of the most messianic books in the Old Testament.
What are the major themes of Zechariah?
Zechariah explores themes including Vision, Coming King, Messiah, Temple, Day of the LORD. These themes shape the meaning and context of Zechariah 8:16.
What translation should I read Zechariah 8:16 in?
Zechariah 8:16 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 Zechariah 8:16?
Zechariah 8:16 reads (NET): “These are the things you must do: Speak the truth, each of you, to one another. Practice true and righteous judgment in your courts.” 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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