Zechariah 8:16 web — These are the things that you shall do: speak every man the truth with his neighbor. Execute the judgment of truth and…

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"These are the things that you shall do: speak every man the truth with his neighbor. Execute the judgment of truth and peace in your gates,"

— Zechariah 8:16, World English Bible

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Zechariah 8 — Context

13

It shall come to pass that, as you were a curse among the nations, house of Judah and house of Israel, so will I save you, and you shall be a blessing. Don't be afraid. Let your hands be strong."

14

For thus says Yahweh of Armies: "As I thought to do evil to you, when your fathers provoked me to wrath," says Yahweh of Armies, "and I didn't repent;

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so again have I thought in these days to do good to Jerusalem and to the house of Judah. Don't be afraid.

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These are the things that you shall do: speak every man the truth with his neighbor. Execute the judgment of truth and peace in your gates,

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and let none of you devise evil in your hearts against his neighbor, and love no false oath: for all these are things that I hate," says Yahweh.

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The word of Yahweh of Armies came to me.

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Thus says Yahweh of Armies: "The fasts of the fourth fifth, seventh, and tenth months shall be for the house of Judah joy and gladness, and cheerful feasts. Therefore 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 World English Bible reads: “These are the things that you shall do: speak every man the truth with his neighbor. Execute the judgment of truth and peace in your gates,”
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 (WEB): “These are the things that you shall do: speak every man the truth with his neighbor. Execute the judgment of truth and peace in your gates,” 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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