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class="padleft"><div class="vheadingv"><b>Verse</b><a href="/bsb/deuteronomy/5.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/deuteronomy/5.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />&#8220You shall not give false testimony against your neighbor.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/deuteronomy/5.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />“You must not testify falsely against your neighbor.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/deuteronomy/5.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />“‘And you shall not bear false witness against your neighbor.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/deuteronomy/5.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />You shall not bear false witness against your neighbor.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/deuteronomy/5.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />Neither shalt thou bear false witness against thy neighbour.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/deuteronomy/5.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />‘You shall not bear false witness against your neighbor.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/deuteronomy/5.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />‘You shall not give false testimony against your neighbor.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/deuteronomy/5.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />&#8216You shall not bear false witness against your neighbor.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/deuteronomy/5.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />‘You shall not bear false witness against your neighbor.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/deuteronomy/5.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />‘You shall not bear false witness against your neighbor.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/deuteronomy/5.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />‘You shall not give false testimony [that is, lie, withhold, or manipulate the truth] against your neighbor (any person).<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/deuteronomy/5.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Do not give dishonest testimony against your neighbor.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/deuteronomy/5.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Do not give dishonest testimony against your neighbor. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/deuteronomy/5.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />Neither shalt thou bear false witness against thy neighbor.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/deuteronomy/5.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Do not tell lies about others. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/deuteronomy/5.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />Neither shalt thou bear false witness against thy neighbour.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/deuteronomy/5.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />"Never avoid the truth when you testify about your neighbor. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/deuteronomy/5.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />"'Do not accuse anyone falsely. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/deuteronomy/5.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />"'You are not to testify falsely against your neighbor.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/deuteronomy/5.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />You shall not bear false witness against your neighbor.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/deuteronomy/5.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />You must not offer false testimony against another.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/deuteronomy/5.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />"Do not give false testimony against your neighbor.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/deuteronomy/5.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />Neither shalt thou bear false witness against thy neighbor.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/deuteronomy/5.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />“You shall not give false testimony against your neighbor. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/deuteronomy/5.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />You do not answer [with] a false testimony against your neighbor.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/deuteronomy/5.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> 'Thou dost not answer against thy neighbour -- a false testimony.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/deuteronomy/5.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And thou shalt not speak false testimony against thy friend:<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/deuteronomy/5.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />Neither shalt thou bear false witness against thy neighbour. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/deuteronomy/5.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />Neither shall you speak false testimony against your neighbor.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/deuteronomy/5.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />You shall not bear dishonest witness against your neighbor.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/deuteronomy/5.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Neither shall you bear false witness against your neighbor.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/deuteronomy/5.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />You shall not bear false witness against your neighbor.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/deuteronomy/5.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />You shall not testify a false testimony against your neighbor.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/deuteronomy/5.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/deuteronomy/5.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />Thou shalt not bear false witness against thy neighbour.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/deuteronomy/5-20.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/IRhBtZaVxJ0?start=1788" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/deuteronomy/5.htm">The Ten Commandments</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">19</span>You shall not steal. <span class="reftext">20</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/3808.htm" title="3808: wə·lō- (Conj-w:: Adv-NegPrt) -- Not. Or lowi; or loh; a primitive particle; not; by implication, no; often used with other particles.">You shall not</a> <a href="/hebrew/6030.htm" title="6030: ṯa·‘ă·neh (V-Qal-Imperf-2ms) -- To answer, respond.">bear</a> <a href="/hebrew/7723.htm" title="7723: šāw (N-ms) -- Or shav; from the same as show' in the sense of desolating; evil, literally or morally; figuratively idolatry, uselessness.">FALSE</a> <a href="/hebrew/5707.htm" title="5707: ‘êḏ (N-msc) -- A witness. Contracted from uwd; concretely, a witness; abstractly, testimony; specifically, a recorder, i.e. Prince.">witness</a> <a href="/hebrew/7453.htm" title="7453: ḇə·rê·‘ă·ḵā (Prep-b:: N-msc:: 2ms) -- Friend, companion, fellow. Or reya2; from ra'ah; an associate.">against your neighbor.</a> </span><span class="reftext">21</span>You shall not covet your neighbor’s wife. You shall not covet your neighbor’s house or field, or his manservant or maidservant, or his ox or donkey, or anything that belongs to your neighbor.”…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/exodus/20-16.htm">Exodus 20:16</a></span><br />You shall not bear false witness against your neighbor.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/19-5.htm">Proverbs 19:5</a></span><br />A false witness will not go unpunished, and one who utters lies will not escape.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/19-9.htm">Proverbs 19:9</a></span><br />A false witness will not go unpunished, and one who pours out lies will perish.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/6-16.htm">Proverbs 6:16-19</a></span><br />There are six things that the LORD hates, seven that are detestable to Him: / haughty eyes, a lying tongue, hands that shed innocent blood, / a heart that devises wicked schemes, feet that run swiftly to evil, ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/15-2.htm">Psalm 15:2-3</a></span><br />He who walks with integrity and practices righteousness, who speaks the truth from his heart, / who has no slander on his tongue, who does no harm to his neighbor, who casts no scorn on his friend,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/zechariah/8-16.htm">Zechariah 8:16-17</a></span><br />These are the things you must do: Speak truth to one another, render true and sound judgments in your gates, / do not plot evil in your hearts against your neighbor, and do not love to swear falsely, for I hate all these things,” declares the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/leviticus/19-11.htm">Leviticus 19:11-12</a></span><br />You must not steal. You must not lie or deceive one another. / You must not swear falsely by My name and so profane the name of your God. I am the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/exodus/23-1.htm">Exodus 23:1</a></span><br />“You shall not spread a false report. Do not join the wicked by being a malicious witness.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/101-5.htm">Psalm 101:5</a></span><br />Whoever slanders his neighbor in secret, I will put to silence; the one with haughty eyes and a proud heart, I will not endure.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/12-17.htm">Proverbs 12:17</a></span><br />He who speaks the truth declares what is right, but a false witness speaks deceit.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/19-18.htm">Matthew 19:18</a></span><br />“Which ones?” the man asked. Jesus answered, “‘Do not murder, do not commit adultery, do not steal, do not bear false witness,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/15-19.htm">Matthew 15:19</a></span><br />For out of the heart come evil thoughts, murder, adultery, sexual immorality, theft, false testimony, and slander.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/mark/10-19.htm">Mark 10:19</a></span><br />You know the commandments: ‘Do not murder, do not commit adultery, do not steal, do not bear false witness, do not cheat others, honor your father and mother.’”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/18-20.htm">Luke 18:20</a></span><br />You know the commandments: ‘Do not commit adultery, do not murder, do not steal, do not bear false witness, honor your father and mother.’”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/13-9.htm">Romans 13:9</a></span><br />The commandments “Do not commit adultery,” “Do not murder,” “Do not steal,” “Do not covet,” and any other commandments, are summed up in this one decree: “Love your neighbor as yourself.”</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">Neither shall you bear false witness against your neighbor.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/deuteronomy/19-16.htm">Deuteronomy 19:16-21</a></b></br> If a false witness rise up against any man to testify against him <i>that which is</i> wrong; … </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/exodus/20-16.htm">Exodus 20:16</a></b></br> Thou shalt not bear false witness against thy neighbour.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/exodus/23-1.htm">Exodus 23:1</a></b></br> Thou shalt not raise a false report: put not thine hand with the wicked to be an unrighteous witness.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/deuteronomy/1-31.htm">Bear</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/4-42.htm">Neighbor</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/4-42.htm">Neighbour</a> <a href="/numbers/35-30.htm">Testimony</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/4-26.htm">Witness</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/deuteronomy/10-8.htm">Bear</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/5-21.htm">Neighbor</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/15-2.htm">Neighbour</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/17-6.htm">Testimony</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/17-6.htm">Witness</a><div class="vheading2">Deuteronomy 5</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/deuteronomy/5-1.htm">The covenant in Horeb</a></span><br><span class="reftext">6. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/deuteronomy/5-6.htm">The ten commandments</a></span><br><span class="reftext">23. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/deuteronomy/5-23.htm">At the people's request Moses receives the law from God</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/deuteronomy/5.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/deuteronomy/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/deuteronomy/5.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>You shall not bear false witness</b><br>This commandment is part of the Decalogue, given by God to Moses on Mount Sinai. It emphasizes the importance of truthfulness and integrity in the community. In ancient Israel, bearing false witness was not only a personal sin but also a legal offense that could lead to unjust outcomes in judicial settings. The Hebrew culture placed a high value on community harmony and justice, and false testimony could disrupt both. This commandment underscores the necessity of honesty in maintaining social order and reflects God's nature as a God of truth (<a href="/numbers/23-19.htm">Numbers 23:19</a>, <a href="/john/14-6.htm">John 14:6</a>).<p><b>against your neighbor.</b><br>The term "neighbor" in this context extends beyond immediate proximity to include fellow members of the community and, by extension, all of humanity. This broad application is consistent with Jesus' teaching in the parable of the Good Samaritan (<a href="/luke/10-25.htm">Luke 10:25-37</a>), where He expands the definition of "neighbor" to include anyone in need. The commandment calls for fairness and truthfulness in all relationships, reflecting the biblical principle of loving one's neighbor as oneself (<a href="/leviticus/19-18.htm">Leviticus 19:18</a>, <a href="/matthew/22-39.htm">Matthew 22:39</a>). In a broader theological sense, this commandment points to the ultimate fulfillment of the law in Christ, who embodies perfect truth and love.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/m/moses.htm">Moses</a></b><br>- The leader of the Israelites who received the Ten Commandments from God on Mount Sinai and delivered them to the people.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/i/israelites.htm">Israelites</a></b><br>- The chosen people of God, who were given the Law as a guide for living in covenant relationship with Him.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/m/mount_sinai.htm">Mount Sinai</a></b><br>- The place where God gave Moses the Ten Commandments, including the commandment against bearing false witness.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/n/neighbor.htm">Neighbor</a></b><br>- In the context of this commandment, a fellow member of the community or society, emphasizing the importance of truthfulness in relationships.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/g/god.htm">God</a></b><br>- The ultimate lawgiver who desires truth and justice among His people.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_truthfulness.htm">The Importance of Truthfulness</a></b><br>Truth is foundational to trust and community. Bearing false witness undermines relationships and societal stability.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/r/reflecting_god's_character.htm">Reflecting God's Character</a></b><br>As God is a God of truth, His people are called to reflect His character by being truthful in all their dealings.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_consequences_of_false_witness.htm">The Consequences of False Witness</a></b><br>Bearing false witness can lead to injustice and harm to others, which is contrary to God's desire for justice and righteousness.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/guarding_our_speech.htm">Guarding Our Speech</a></b><br>Believers are called to be mindful of their words, ensuring they align with truth and build up rather than tear down.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/l/living_in_community.htm">Living in Community</a></b><br>Upholding truth is essential for healthy community life, as it fosters trust and mutual respect among individuals.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_deuteronomy_5.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Deuteronomy 5</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/bible's_view_on_false_accusations.htm">What are the Bible's teachings on false accusations?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/does_psalm_101_5_challenge_free_will.htm">Does Psalm 101:5's vow to silence slanderers raise questions about free will or the practicality of eradicating all deceitful speech in ancient Israel?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/evidence_of_judgment_on_deceitful_tongues.htm">Psalm 120:2-3 - Is there archaeological or textual evidence that consistently attributes judgment on 'deceitful tongues' in this manner?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_does_the_bible_say_on_faith.htm">Does the Bible mandate stoning non-virgins?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/deuteronomy/5-20.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">You shall not</span><br /><span class="heb">וְלֹֽא־</span> <span class="translit">(wə·lō-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Adverb - Negative particle<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3808.htm">Strong's 3808: </a> </span><span class="str2">Not, no</span><br /><br /><span class="word">bear</span><br /><span class="heb">תַעֲנֶ֥ה</span> <span class="translit">(ṯa·‘ă·neh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Imperfect - second person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6030.htm">Strong's 6030: </a> </span><span class="str2">To answer, respond</span><br /><br /><span class="word">FALSE</span><br /><span class="heb">שָֽׁוְא׃</span> <span class="translit">(šāw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7723.htm">Strong's 7723: </a> </span><span class="str2">Evil, idolatry, uselessness</span><br /><br /><span class="word">witness</span><br /><span class="heb">עֵ֥ד</span> <span class="translit">(‘êḏ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5707.htm">Strong's 5707: </a> </span><span class="str2">A witness, testimony, a recorder, prince</span><br /><br /><span class="word">against your neighbor.</span><br /><span class="heb">בְרֵֽעֲךָ֖</span> <span class="translit">(ḇə·rê·‘ă·ḵā)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct | second person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7453.htm">Strong's 7453: </a> </span><span class="str2">Friend, companion, fellow</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/deuteronomy/5-20.htm">Deuteronomy 5:20 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/deuteronomy/5-20.htm">Deuteronomy 5:20 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/deuteronomy/5-20.htm">Deuteronomy 5:20 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/deuteronomy/5-20.htm">Deuteronomy 5:20 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/deuteronomy/5-20.htm">Deuteronomy 5:20 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/deuteronomy/5-20.htm">Deuteronomy 5:20 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/deuteronomy/5-20.htm">Deuteronomy 5:20 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/deuteronomy/5-20.htm">Deuteronomy 5:20 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/deuteronomy/5-20.htm">Deuteronomy 5:20 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/deuteronomy/5-20.htm">Deuteronomy 5:20 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/deuteronomy/5-20.htm">OT Law: Deuteronomy 5:20 Neither shall you give false testimony against (Deut. 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