Zechariah 8:17 nasb — 'Also let none of you devise evil in your heart against another, and do not love perjury; for all these are what I hate…

NASB

"'Also let none of you devise evil in your heart against another, and do not love perjury; for all these are what I hate,' declares the LORD.""

— Zechariah 8:17, NASB

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Zechariah 8 — Context

14

"For thus says the LORD of hosts, 'Just as I purposed to do harm to you when your fathers provoked Me to wrath,' says the LORD of hosts, 'and I have not relented,

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so I have again purposed in these days to do good to Jerusalem and to the house of Judah. Do not fear!

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'These are the things which you should do: speak the truth to one another; judge with truth and judgment for peace in your gates.

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'Also let none of you devise evil in your heart against another, and do not love perjury; for all these are what I hate,' declares the LORD."

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Then the word of the LORD of hosts came to me, saying,

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"Thus says the LORD of hosts, 'The fast of the fourth, the fast of the fifth, the fast of the seventh and the fast of the tenth months will become joy, gladness, and cheerful feasts for the house of Judah; so love truth and peace.'

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"Thus says the LORD of hosts, 'It will yet be that peoples will come, even the inhabitants of many cities.

Zechariah 8:17 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Zechariah 8:17 say?
Zechariah 8:17 in the NASB reads: “'Also let none of you devise evil in your heart against another, and do not love perjury; for all these are what I hate,' declares the LORD."”
Where is Zechariah 8:17 in the Bible?
Zechariah 8:17 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Zechariah, chapter 8, verse 17.
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 8:17.
What translation should I read Zechariah 8:17 in?
Zechariah 8:17 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 8:17?
Zechariah 8:17 reads (NASB): “'Also let none of you devise evil in your heart against another, and do not love perjury; for all these are what I hate,' declares 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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