Parallel Verses
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
"Thou shalt not rail upon the judges, neither curse the ruler of thy 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].
Bible in Basic English
You may not say evil of the judges, or put a curse on the ruler of your people.
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.
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 that is his coverlet only: even the raiment for his skin wherein he sleepeth: or else he will cry unto me and I will hear him, for I am merciful. 28 "Thou shalt not rail upon the judges, neither curse the ruler of thy people. 29 Thy fruits, whether they be dry or moist, see thou keep not back. Thy firstborn son thou shalt give me:
Cross References
Ecclesiastes 10:20
Wish the king no evil in thy thought, and speak no hurt of the rich in thy privy chamber; for a bird of the air shall betray thy voice, and with her feathers shall she betray thy words.
Acts 23:5
Then said Paul, "I wist not, brethren, that he was the high priest. For it is written, 'Thou shalt not curse the ruler of thy people.'"
Exodus 21:17
And he that curseth his father or mother, shall be put to death for it.
Exodus 22:8-9
If the thief be not found, then the goodman of the house shall be brought unto the judges and swear, whether he have put his hand unto his neighbor's good.
Jude 1:8
Likewise these dreamers defile the flesh, despise rulers, and speak evil of them that are in authority.
Leviticus 24:16
And he that blasphemeth the name of the LORD, shall die for it: all the multitude shall stone him to death. And the stranger as well as the Israelite if he curse the name, shall die for it.'
1 Samuel 24:6
And he said unto his men, "The LORD keep me from doing that thing unto my master that is the LORD's anointed, to lay mine hand upon him: seeing he is the LORD's anointed."
1 Samuel 24:10
Behold, this day thine eyes have seen how that the LORD had delivered thee this day into mine hand, in the cave. When they bade kill thee, mine eye had compassion on thee: and I said, 'I will not lay my hands on my master, for he is the LORD's anointed.'
1 Samuel 26:9
But David said to Abishai, "Destroy him not - for who can lay his hand on the LORD's anointed and be guiltless?"
Psalm 32:6
For this shall every saint make his prayer unto thee in due season; but in the great water-floods they shall not come nigh him.
Psalm 82:1-7
{A Psalm of Asaph} God standeth in the congregation of princes, and is a Judge among the judges.
Psalm 138:1
{Of David} I will give thanks unto thee, O LORD, with my whole heart; even before the gods will I sing praises unto thee.
John 10:34-35
Jesus answered them, "Is it not written in your law, 'I have say ye are gods?'
Acts 23:3
Then said Paul to him, "God shall smite thee, thou painted wall. Sittest thou and judgest me after the law: and commandest me to be smitten contrary to the law?"
Romans 13:2-7
Whosoever therefore resisteth power, resisteth the ordinance of God. And they that resist, shall receive to themselves damnation.
Titus 3:1-2
Warn them, that they submit themselves to rule and power, to obey the officers, that they be ready unto all good works,
1 Peter 2:17
See that ye honour all men. Love brotherly fellowship, fear God, and honour the King.
2 Peter 2:10
namely, them that walk after the flesh in the lust of uncleanness, and despise the rulers. Presumptuous are they, and stubborn, and fear not to speak evil of them that are in authority;