Parallel Verses
Bible in Basic English
You may not say evil of the judges, or put a curse on the ruler of your people.
New American Standard Bible
“You shall not
King James Version
Thou shalt not revile the gods, nor curse the ruler of thy people.
Holman Bible
“You must not blaspheme God
International Standard Version
"You are not to blaspheme God or curse a ruler of your people.
A Conservative Version
Thou shall not revile the gods, nor {speak maliciously (LXX/NT)} of a ruler of thy people.
American Standard Version
Thou shalt not revile God, nor curse a ruler of thy people.
Amplified
“You shall not curse God, nor curse the ruler of your people [since he administers God’s law].
Darby Translation
Thou shalt not revile the judges, nor curse a prince amongst thy people.
Julia Smith Translation
Thou shalt not make light of God, and thou shalt not curse the chiefs of thy people.
King James 2000
You shall not revile God, nor curse the ruler of your people.
Lexham Expanded Bible
" 'You will not curse God, and you will not curse a leader among your people.
Modern King James verseion
You shall not revile God, nor curse the ruler of your people.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
"Thou shalt not rail upon the judges, neither curse the ruler of thy people.
NET Bible
"You must not blaspheme God or curse the ruler of your people.
New Heart English Bible
"You shall not blaspheme God, nor curse a ruler of your people.
The Emphasized Bible
God, shalt thou not revile, - and a prince among thy people, shalt thou not curse.
Webster
Thou shalt not revile the gods, nor curse the ruler of thy people.
World English Bible
"You shall not blaspheme God, nor curse a ruler of your people.
Youngs Literal Translation
'God thou dost not revile, and a prince among thy people thou dost not curse.
Themes
Civic duties » To honour rulers
Government » Not cursing rulers
The high priest » Was called » Ruler of the people
Kings » Curse not, even in thought
Reverence » For parents » For rulers
Reviling and reproaching » Of rulers specially forbidden
Rulers' » Of israel » To be reverenced
Social duties » In relation to food in relation to speech » To honour rulers
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References
Word Count of 20 Translations in Exodus 22:28
Verse Info
Context Readings
Regulations Regarding Tribute And Holiness
27 For it is the only thing he has for covering his skin; what is he to go to sleep in? and when his cry comes up to me, I will give ear, for my mercy is great. 28 You may not say evil of the judges, or put a curse on the ruler of your people. 29 Do not keep back your offerings from the wealth of your grain and your vines. The first of your sons you are to give to me.
Cross References
Ecclesiastes 10:20
Say not a curse against the king, even in your thoughts; and even secretly say not a curse against the man of wealth; because a bird of the air will take the voice, and that which has wings will give news of it.
Acts 23:5
And Paul said, Brother, I had no idea that he was the high priest: for it has been said, You may not say evil about the ruler of your people.
Exodus 21:17
Any man cursing his father or his mother is to be put to death.
Exodus 22:8-9
If they do not get the thief, let the master of the house come before the judges and take an oath that he has not put his hand on his neighbour's goods.
Jude 1:8
In the same way these dreamers make the flesh unclean, having no respect for authorities, and say evil of rulers.
Leviticus 24:16
And he who says evil against the name of the Lord will certainly be put to death; he will be stoned by all the people; the man who is not of your nation and one who is an Israelite by birth, whoever says evil against the holy Name is to be put to death.
1 Samuel 24:6
And David said to his men, Before the Lord, never let it be said that my hand was lifted up against my lord, the man of the Lord's selection, for the Lord's holy oil has been put on him.
1 Samuel 24:10
Look! you have seen today how the Lord gave you up into my hands even now in the hollow of the rocks: and some would have had me put you to death, but I had pity on you: for I said, Never will my hand be lifted up against my lord, who has been marked with the holy oil.
1 Samuel 26:9
And David said to Abishai Do not put him to death; for who, without sin, may put out his hand against the man on whom the Lord has put the holy oil?
Psalm 32:6
For this cause let every saint make his prayer to you at a time when you are near: then the overflowing of the great waters will not overtake him.
Psalm 82:1-7
God is in the meeting-place of God; he is judging among the gods.
Psalm 138:1
I will give you praise with all my heart: I will make melody to you before the gods.
John 10:34-35
In answer, Jesus said, Is there not a saying in your law, I said, You are gods?
Acts 23:3
Then Paul said to him, God will give blows to you, you whitewashed wall: are you here to be my judge by law, and by your orders am I given blows against the law?
Romans 13:2-7
For which reason everyone who puts himself against the authority puts himself against the order of God: and those who are against it will get punishment for themselves.
Titus 3:1-2
Make clear to them that they are to put themselves under rulers and authorities, to do what they are ordered, to be ready for every good work,
1 Peter 2:17
Have respect for all, loving the brothers, fearing God, honouring the king.
2 Peter 2:10
But specially those who go after the unclean desires of the flesh, and make sport of authority. Ready to take chances, uncontrolled, they have no fear of saying evil of those in high places: