Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version “Cursed is anyone who leads the blind astray on the road.” Then all the people shall say, “Amen!” New Living Translation ‘Cursed is anyone who leads a blind person astray on the road.’ And all the people will reply, ‘Amen.’ English Standard Version “‘Cursed be anyone who misleads a blind man on the road.’ And all the people shall say, ‘Amen.’ Berean Standard Bible ‘Cursed is he who lets a blind man wander in the road.’ And let all the people say, ‘Amen!’ King James Bible Cursed be he that maketh the blind to wander out of the way. And all the people shall say, Amen. New King James Version ‘Cursed is the one who makes the blind to wander off the road.’ “And all the people shall say, ‘Amen!’ New American Standard Bible ‘Cursed is one who misleads a person who is blind on the road.’ And all the people shall say, ‘Amen.’ NASB 1995 Cursed is he who misleads a blind person on the road.’ And all the people shall say, ‘Amen.’ NASB 1977 ‘Cursed is he who misleads a blind person on the road.’ And all the people shall say, ‘Amen.’ Legacy Standard Bible ‘Cursed is he who leads a blind person astray on the road.’ And all the people shall say, ‘Amen.’ Amplified Bible ‘Cursed is he who misleads a blind person on the road.’ And all the people shall say, ‘Amen.’ Christian Standard Bible ‘The one who leads a blind person astray on the road is cursed.’ And all the people will say, ‘Amen! ’ Holman Christian Standard Bible The one who leads a blind person astray on the road is cursed.’ And all the people will say, ‘Amen!’ American Standard Version Cursed be he that maketh the blind to wander out of the way. And all the people shall say, Amen. English Revised Version Cursed be he that maketh the blind to wander out of the way. And all the people shall say, Amen. GOD'S WORD® Translation "Whoever leads blind people in the wrong direction will be cursed." Then all the people will say amen. Good News Translation "'God's curse on anyone who leads a blind person in the wrong direction.' "And all the people will answer, 'Amen!' International Standard Version "'Cursed is the one who misleads a blind person on the road. "Then all the people are to respond by saying, 'Amen!' Majority Standard Bible ?Cursed is he who lets a blind man wander in the road.? And let all the people say, ?Amen!? NET Bible Cursed is the one who misleads a blind person on the road.' Then all the people will say, 'Amen!' New Heart English Bible 'Cursed is he who makes the blind to wander out of the way.' All the people shall say, 'Amen.' Webster's Bible Translation Cursed be he that maketh the blind to wander out of the way: and all the people shall say, Amen. World English Bible ‘Cursed is he who leads the blind astray on the road.’ All the people shall say, ‘Amen.’ Literal Translations Literal Standard Version“Cursed [is] he who is causing the blind to err in the way.” And all the people have said, “Amen.” Young's Literal Translation Cursed is he who is causing the blind to err in the way, -- and all the people have said, Amen. Smith's Literal Translation Cursed he causing the blind to wander in the way: and all the people said, Amen. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleCursed be he that maketh the blind to wander out of his way: and all the people shall say: Amen. Catholic Public Domain Version Cursed be he who causes the blind to go astray on a journey. And all the people shall say: Amen. New American Bible “Cursed be anyone who misleads the blind on their way!” And all the people shall answer, “Amen!” New Revised Standard Version “Cursed be anyone who misleads a blind person on the road.” All the people shall say, “Amen!” Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleCursed be he who causes a blind man to wander out of the way. And all the people shall say, Amen. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated Cursed is one who will disregard the blind in the way, and all the people shall say, “Amen.” OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Cursed be he that maketh the blind to go astray in the way. And all the people shall say: Amen. Brenton Septuagint Translation Cursed is he that makes the blind to wander in the way: and all the people shall say, So be it. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Curses Pronounced from Ebal…17‘Cursed is he who moves his neighbor’s boundary stone.’ And let all the people say, ‘Amen!’ 18‘Cursed is he who lets a blind man wander in the road.’ And let all the people say, ‘Amen!’ 19‘Cursed is he who withholds justice from the foreigner, the fatherless, or the widow.’ And let all the people say, ‘Amen!’… Cross References Proverbs 22:28 Do not move an ancient boundary stone which your fathers have placed. Proverbs 23:10 Do not move an ancient boundary stone or encroach on the fields of the fatherless, Isaiah 5:8 Woe to you who add house to house and join field to field until no place is left and you live alone in the land. Hosea 5:10 The princes of Judah are like those who move boundary stones; I will pour out My fury upon them like water. Job 24:2 Men move boundary stones; they pasture stolen flocks. Micah 2:1-2 Woe to those who devise iniquity and plot evil on their beds! At morning’s light they accomplish it because the power is in their hands. / They covet fields and seize them; they take away houses. They deprive a man of his home, a fellow man of his inheritance. Ezekiel 22:29 The people of the land have practiced extortion and committed robbery. They have oppressed the poor and needy and have exploited the foreign resident without justice. Amos 8:4-6 Hear this, you who trample the needy, who do away with the poor of the land, / asking, “When will the New Moon be over, that we may sell grain? When will the Sabbath end, that we may market wheat? Let us reduce the ephah and increase the shekel; let us cheat with dishonest scales. / Let us buy the poor with silver and the needy for a pair of sandals, selling even the chaff with the wheat!” Jeremiah 22:13 “Woe to him who builds his palace by unrighteousness, and his upper rooms without justice, who makes his countrymen serve without pay, and fails to pay their wages, Habakkuk 2:9 Woe to him who builds his house by unjust gain, to place his nest on high and escape the hand of disaster! Matthew 23:16-17 Woe to you, blind guides! You say, ‘If anyone swears by the temple, it means nothing; but if anyone swears by the gold of the temple, he is bound by his oath.’ / You blind fools! Which is greater: the gold, or the temple that makes it sacred? Matthew 23:24 You blind guides! You strain out a gnat but swallow a camel. Matthew 15:14 Disregard them! They are blind guides. If a blind man leads a blind man, both will fall into a pit.” Luke 6:39 Jesus also told them a parable: “Can a blind man lead a blind man? Will they not both fall into a pit? Romans 2:19 if you are convinced that you are a guide for the blind, a light for those in darkness, Treasury of Scripture Cursed be he that makes the blind to wander out of the way. And all the people shall say, Amen. Leviticus 19:14 Thou shalt not curse the deaf, nor put a stumblingblock before the blind, but shalt fear thy God: I am the LORD. Job 29:15 I was eyes to the blind, and feet was I to the lame. Proverbs 28:10 Whoso causeth the righteous to go astray in an evil way, he shall fall himself into his own pit: but the upright shall have good things in possession. Jump to Previous Amen Astray Blind Causing Cursed Err Leads Makes Maketh Misleads Road Turned Wander WayJump to Next Amen Astray Blind Causing Cursed Err Leads Makes Maketh Misleads Road Turned Wander WayDeuteronomy 27 1. The people are commanded to write the law upon stones5. and to build an altar of whole stones 11. The tribes to be divided on Gerizim and Ebal 14. The curses to be pronounced on mount Ebal Cursed is he who lets a blind man wander in the road. This phrase is part of a series of curses pronounced by the Levites upon Mount Ebal, as instructed by Moses. The context is a covenant renewal ceremony where the Israelites affirm their commitment to God's laws before entering the Promised Land. The curse highlights the moral and ethical responsibility to protect and care for the vulnerable, such as the blind. In ancient Near Eastern culture, blindness was often associated with helplessness, and the law here underscores the importance of justice and compassion. This command reflects the broader biblical principle of loving one's neighbor (Leviticus 19:14) and is echoed in the New Testament teachings of Jesus, who emphasized care for the least of these (Matthew 25:40). The curse serves as a warning against exploiting or neglecting those who are defenseless, aligning with the character of God who is described as a protector of the weak (Psalm 146:8). And let all the people say, ‘Amen!’ Persons / Places / Events 1. MosesThe leader of the Israelites who delivered God's laws and instructions, including the blessings and curses in Deuteronomy. 2. The Israelites The chosen people of God, receiving the law as they prepare to enter the Promised Land. 3. Mount Ebal and Mount Gerizim The locations where the blessings and curses were to be proclaimed to the Israelites. 4. The Levites The tribe responsible for proclaiming the curses to the people. 5. The Blind Man Represents those who are vulnerable and in need of guidance, both physically and spiritually. Teaching Points Respect for the VulnerableThis verse underscores the importance of treating those who are vulnerable, such as the blind, with respect and care. It calls for a community that protects and supports its weakest members. Integrity in Guidance Leading someone astray, especially the vulnerable, is a serious offense. This principle applies to spiritual, moral, and practical guidance, urging believers to act with integrity. Community Responsibility The communal response of "Amen" signifies collective responsibility. The community is accountable for ensuring justice and righteousness in its treatment of all members. Fear of the Lord The curse serves as a reminder of the fear of the Lord, which should guide our actions and interactions with others, especially those who cannot defend themselves. Spiritual Blindness Beyond physical blindness, this verse can be applied to spiritual blindness, urging believers to guide others towards truth and light rather than deception.(18) The blind.--"He that is in the dark upon any matter, when one deceives him with evil counsel" (Rashi). Hebrew ‘Cursed isאָר֕וּר (’ā·rūr) Verb - Qal - QalPassParticiple - masculine singular Strong's 779: To execrate he who lets a blind man עִוֵּ֖ר (‘iw·wêr) Adjective - masculine singular Strong's 5787: Blind wander מַשְׁגֶּ֥ה (maš·geh) Verb - Hifil - Participle - masculine singular Strong's 7686: To stray, to mistake, to transgress, to reel, be enraptured in the road.’ בַּדָּ֑רֶךְ (bad·dā·reḵ) Preposition-b, Article | Noun - common singular Strong's 1870: A road, a course of life, mode of action And {let} all כָּל־ (kāl-) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every the people הָעָ֖ם (hā·‘ām) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 5971: A people, a tribe, troops, attendants, a flock say, וְאָמַ֥ר (wə·’ā·mar) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 559: To utter, say ‘Amen!’ אָמֵֽן׃ (’ā·mên) Adverb Strong's 543: Sure, faithfulness, truly Links Deuteronomy 27:18 NIVDeuteronomy 27:18 NLT Deuteronomy 27:18 ESV Deuteronomy 27:18 NASB Deuteronomy 27:18 KJV Deuteronomy 27:18 BibleApps.com Deuteronomy 27:18 Biblia Paralela Deuteronomy 27:18 Chinese Bible Deuteronomy 27:18 French Bible Deuteronomy 27:18 Catholic Bible OT Law: Deuteronomy 27:18 Cursed be he who makes the blind (Deut. 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