Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version whose tongue utters no slander, who does no wrong to a neighbor, and casts no slur on others; New Living Translation Those who refuse to gossip or harm their neighbors or speak evil of their friends. English Standard Version who does not slander with his tongue and does no evil to his neighbor, nor takes up a reproach against his friend; Berean Standard Bible who has no slander on his tongue, who does no harm to his neighbor, who casts no scorn on his friend, King James Bible He that backbiteth not with his tongue, nor doeth evil to his neighbour, nor taketh up a reproach against his neighbour. New King James Version He who does not backbite with his tongue, Nor does evil to his neighbor, Nor does he take up a reproach against his friend; New American Standard Bible He does not slander with his tongue, Nor do evil to his neighbor, Nor bring shame on his friend; NASB 1995 He does not slander with his tongue, Nor does evil to his neighbor, Nor takes up a reproach against his friend; NASB 1977 He does not slander with his tongue, Nor does evil to his neighbor, Nor takes up a reproach against his friend; Legacy Standard Bible He does not slander with his tongue, Nor does evil to his neighbor, Nor takes up a reproach against his friend; Amplified Bible He does not slander with his tongue, Nor does evil to his neighbor, Nor takes up a reproach against his friend; Christian Standard Bible who does not slander with his tongue, who does not harm his friend or discredit his neighbor, Holman Christian Standard Bible who does not slander with his tongue, who does not harm his friend or discredit his neighbor, American Standard Version He that slandereth not with his tongue, Nor doeth evil to his friend, Nor taketh up a reproach against his neighbor; Contemporary English Version and don't spread gossip; they treat others fairly and don't say cruel things. English Revised Version He that slandereth not with his tongue, nor doeth evil to his friend, nor taketh up a reproach against his neighbour. GOD'S WORD® Translation The one who does not slander with his tongue, do evil to a friend, or bring disgrace on his neighbor. Good News Translation and who do not slander others. They do no wrong to their friends nor spread rumors about their neighbors. International Standard Version The one who does not slander with his tongue, who does no evil to his neighbor, and who does not destroy his friend's reputation. Majority Standard Bible who has no slander on his tongue, who does no harm to his neighbor, who casts no scorn on his friend, NET Bible He does not slander, or do harm to others, or insult his neighbor. New Heart English Bible He doesn't slander with his tongue, nor does evil to his friend, nor lifts up an insult against his neighbor. Webster's Bible Translation He that backbiteth not with his tongue, nor doeth evil to his neighbor, nor taketh up a reproach against his neighbor. World English Bible he who doesn’t slander with his tongue, nor does evil to his friend, nor casts slurs against his fellow man; Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionHe has not slandered by his tongue, "" He has not done evil to his friend; And he has not lifted up reproach "" Against his neighbor. Young's Literal Translation He hath not slandered by his tongue, He hath not done to his friend evil; And reproach he hath not lifted up Against his neighbour. Smith's Literal Translation Slandering not with his tongue, not doing evil to his neighbor, lifting up no reproach against his neighbor. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleHe that speaketh truth in his heart, who hath not used deceit in his tongue: Nor hath done evil to his neighbour: nor taken up a reproach against his neighbours. Catholic Public Domain Version New American Bible Who does not slander with his tongue, does no harm to a friend, never defames a neighbor; New Revised Standard Version who do not slander with their tongue, and do no evil to their friends, nor take up a reproach against their neighbors; Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleHe that deceives not with his tongue, nor does evil to his neighbor, nor accepts a bribe from his neighbor; Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And he is not deceitful with his tongue, neither does evil to his neighbor and does not accept a bribe against his neighbor. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917That hath no slander upon his tongue, Nor doeth evil to his fellow, Nor taketh up a reproach against his neighbour; Brenton Septuagint Translation Who has not spoken craftily with is tongue, neither has done evil to his neighbour, nor taken up a reproach against them that dwelt nearest to him. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Who May Dwell on Your Holy Hill?…2He who walks with integrity and practices righteousness, who speaks the truth from his heart, 3who has no slander on his tongue, who does no harm to his neighbor, who casts no scorn on his friend, 4who despises the vile but honors those who fear the LORD, who does not revise a costly oath,… Cross References James 4:11 Brothers, do not slander one another. Anyone who speaks against his brother or judges him speaks against the law and judges it. And if you judge the law, you are not a practitioner of the law, but a judge of it. Ephesians 4:31 Get rid of all bitterness, rage and anger, outcry and slander, along with every form of malice. Proverbs 11:13 A gossip reveals a secret, but a trustworthy person keeps a confidence. Titus 3:2 to malign no one, and to be peaceable and gentle, showing full consideration to everyone. 1 Peter 2:1 Rid yourselves, therefore, of all malice, deceit, hypocrisy, envy, and slander. Leviticus 19:16 You must not go about spreading slander among your people. You must not endanger the life of your neighbor. I am the LORD. Colossians 3:8 But now you must put aside all such things as these: anger, rage, malice, slander, and filthy language from your lips. Proverbs 10:18 The one who conceals hatred has lying lips, and whoever spreads slander is a fool. Matthew 7:1-2 “Do not judge, or you will be judged. / For with the same judgment you pronounce, you will be judged, and with the measure you use, it will be measured to you. Romans 1:29-30 They have become filled with every kind of wickedness, evil, greed, and depravity. They are full of envy, murder, strife, deceit, and malice. They are gossips, / slanderers, God-haters, insolent, arrogant, and boastful. They invent new forms of evil; they disobey their parents. 1 Timothy 5:13 At the same time they will also learn to be idle, going from house to house and being not only idle, but also gossips and busybodies, discussing things they should not mention. Proverbs 20:19 He who reveals secrets is a constant gossip; avoid the one who babbles with his lips. 2 Corinthians 12:20 For I am afraid that when I come, I may not find you as I wish, and you may not find me as you wish. I fear that there may be quarreling, jealousy, rage, rivalry, slander, gossip, arrogance, and disorder. James 1:26 If anyone considers himself religious and yet does not bridle his tongue, he deceives his heart and his religion is worthless. Proverbs 6:16-19 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, ... Treasury of Scripture He that backbites not with his tongue, nor does evil to his neighbor, nor takes up a reproach against his neighbor. backbiteth Psalm 101:5-8 Whoso privily slandereth his neighbour, him will I cut off: him that hath an high look and a proud heart will not I suffer… Exodus 23:1-33 Thou shalt not raise a false report: put not thine hand with the wicked to be an unrighteous witness… Leviticus 19:16 Thou shalt not go up and down as a talebearer among thy people: neither shalt thou stand against the blood of thy neighbour: I am the LORD. doeth 1 Samuel 24:11 Moreover, my father, see, yea, see the skirt of thy robe in my hand: for in that I cut off the skirt of thy robe, and killed thee not, know thou and see that there is neither evil nor transgression in mine hand, and I have not sinned against thee; yet thou huntest my soul to take it. Isaiah 56:2 Blessed is the man that doeth this, and the son of man that layeth hold on it; that keepeth the sabbath from polluting it, and keepeth his hand from doing any evil. Matthew 7:12 Therefore all things whatsoever ye would that men should do to you, do ye even so to them: for this is the law and the prophets. taketh up. Proverbs 22:10 Cast out the scorner, and contention shall go out; yea, strife and reproach shall cease. Proverbs 25:3 The heaven for height, and the earth for depth, and the heart of kings is unsearchable. Jump to Previous Casts Companion Evil Fellow Fellowman Friend Good Lifted Neighbor Neighbour Reproach Slander Slandered Slandereth Tongue WrongJump to Next Casts Companion Evil Fellow Fellowman Friend Good Lifted Neighbor Neighbour Reproach Slander Slandered Slandereth Tongue WrongPsalm 15 1. David describes a citizen of ZionHe who does not slander with his tongue This phrase emphasizes the importance of integrity in speech. The Hebrew word for "slander" is "רָגַל" (ragal), which can mean to go about as a talebearer or to spy. In the ancient context, slander was not just a personal offense but a communal one, as it could disrupt the harmony and trust within a community. The tongue, often seen as a small but powerful instrument, is highlighted throughout Scripture as having the power to bless or curse (James 3:5-10). The psalmist underscores the necessity of using one's words to build up rather than tear down, aligning with the broader biblical teaching that calls for truthfulness and love in communication. who does no wrong to a neighbor and casts no slur on his fellow man Reproach.--The Hebrew word has a striking derivation. Properly, the stripping of the trees of autumn fruit; so, stripping honour and reputation from a person. Two different words are in the Hebrew for "neighbour." Translate, "Who does no ill to his friend, nor carries a reproach against his neighbour." The marginal receiveth, or endureth, is quite against the context. Verse 3. - He that backbiteth not with his tongue. Among the negative virtues the first place is given to the observance of the ninth commandment, probably because to err in this respect is so very common a fault (see Jeremiah 6:28; Jeremiah 9:4; James 3:5-8). Nor doeth evil to his neighbour; rather, to his friend, or his companion - a different word from that used at the end of the verse, and implying greater intimacy. There is special wickedness in injuring one with whom we are intimate. Nor taketh up a reproach against his neighbour. The good man does not, even when it is true, spread an ill report concerning his neighbour. He prefers to keep silence, and let the report die out (see Exodus 33:1).Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew who has noלֹֽא־ (lō-) Adverb - Negative particle Strong's 3808: Not, no slander רָגַ֨ל ׀ (rā·ḡal) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 7270: To walk along, to reconnoiter, to be a, tale-bearer, to lead about on עַל־ (‘al-) Preposition Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against his tongue, לְשֹׁנ֗וֹ (lə·šō·nōw) Noun - common singular construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 3956: The tongue who does עָשָׂ֣ה (‘ā·śāh) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 6213: To do, make no לֹא־ (lō-) Adverb - Negative particle Strong's 3808: Not, no harm רָעָ֑ה (rā·‘āh) Adjective - feminine singular Strong's 7451: Bad, evil to his neighbor, לְרֵעֵ֣הוּ (lə·rê·‘ê·hū) Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 7453: Friend, companion, fellow who casts no scorn וְ֝חֶרְפָּ֗ה (wə·ḥer·pāh) Conjunctive waw | Noun - feminine singular Strong's 2781: Contumely, disgrace, the pudenda on עַל־ (‘al-) Preposition Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against his friend, קְרֹֽבוֹ׃ (qə·rō·ḇōw) Adjective - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 7138: Near Links Psalm 15:3 NIVPsalm 15:3 NLT Psalm 15:3 ESV Psalm 15:3 NASB Psalm 15:3 KJV Psalm 15:3 BibleApps.com Psalm 15:3 Biblia Paralela Psalm 15:3 Chinese Bible Psalm 15:3 French Bible Psalm 15:3 Catholic Bible OT Poetry: Psalm 15:3 He who doesn't slander with his tongue (Psalm Ps Psa.) |
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