Parallel Verses
Holman Bible
who does not harm his friend
or discredit his neighbor,
New American Standard Bible
Nor
Nor
King James Version
He that backbiteth not with his tongue, nor doeth evil to his neighbour, nor taketh up a reproach against his neighbour.
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.
A Conservative Version
he who does no slander with his tongue, nor does evil to his friend, nor takes up a reproach against 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;
Amplified
He does not slander with his tongue,
Nor does evil to his neighbor,
Nor takes up a reproach against his friend;
Darby Translation
He that slandereth not with his tongue, doeth not evil to his companion, nor taketh up a reproach against his neighbour;
Julia Smith Translation
Slandering not with his tongue, not doing evil to his neighbor, lifting up no reproach against his neighbor.
King James 2000
He that backbites not with his tongue, nor does evil to his neighbor, nor takes up a reproach against his neighbor.
Lexham Expanded Bible
He does not slander with his tongue. He does not harm his friend, nor {bring up} a disgrace against his neighbor.
Modern King James verseion
he does not backbite with his tongue, nor does evil to his neighbor, nor takes up a reproach against his neighbor;
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
He that hath used no deceit in his tongue, nor done evil to his neighbour, and hath not slandered his neighbours.
NET Bible
He does not slander, or do harm to others, or insult his neighbor.
New Heart English Bible
He who doesn't slander with his tongue, nor does evil to his friend, nor casts slurs against his fellow man;
The Emphasized Bible
Hath not carried slander on his tongue, hath not done his friend a wrong, nor, a reproach, taken up against his neighbour;
Webster
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;
Youngs 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.
Themes
Abidance » Who shall abide in the lord’s tabernacle
Evil » Speech evil speaking » Backbiting
Slander » Saints » Characterized as avoiding
Slander » Characterized as avoiding
Speech/communication » Those that speak the truth
Speech/communication » Those that do not speak maliciously
Steadfastness » Who shall not be moved
Swearing/vowing » Those that keep their vows even though they may be harmed
References
Easton
Word Count of 19 Translations in Psalm 15:3
Verse Info
Context Readings
A Description Of The Godly
2
and acknowledges the truth in his heart
who does not harm his friend
or discredit his neighbor,
but honors those who fear the Lord,
who keeps his word whatever the cost,
Phrases
Names
Cross References
Leviticus 19:16
You must not go about spreading slander
Exodus 23:1-33
“You must not spread a false report. Do not join
1 Samuel 24:11
See, my father!
Psalm 101:5-8
who secretly slanders his neighbor;
I cannot tolerate anyone
with haughty eyes or an arrogant heart.
Proverbs 22:10
then quarreling and dishonor will cease.
Proverbs 25:3
so the hearts of kings cannot be investigated.
Isaiah 56:2
anyone who maintains this,
who keeps the Sabbath without desecrating it,
and keeps his hand from doing any evil.
Jeremiah 9:4-9
Don’t trust any brother,
for every brother will certainly deceive,
and every friend spread slander.
Matthew 7:12
Romans 1:30
slanderers, God-haters, arrogant, proud, boastful,
Romans 12:17
Do not repay anyone evil for evil.
Romans 13:10
Love does no wrong to a neighbor. Love, therefore, is the fulfillment of the law.
Titus 3:2
to slander no one, to avoid fighting, and to be kind, always showing gentleness
James 4:11
Don’t criticize one another, brothers. He who criticizes a brother or judges his brother criticizes the law and judges the law. But if you judge the law, you are not a doer of the law but a judge.
1 Peter 2:1-2
So rid yourselves of
3 John 1:11
Dear friend,