Parallel Verses

New American Standard Bible

“You shall not curse God, nor curse a ruler of your people.

King James Version

Thou shalt not revile the gods, nor curse the ruler of thy people.

Holman Bible

“You must not blaspheme God or curse a leader among your people.

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.

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.

Interlinear

English(KJV)
Strong's
Root Form
Definition
Usage
the gods
אלהים 
'elohiym 
Usage: 2600

ארר 
'arar 
Usage: 63

the ruler
נשׂא נשׂיא 
Nasiy' 
Usage: 134

References

American

Easton

Fausets

Context Readings

Regulations Regarding Tribute And Holiness

27 for it is the only covering he has to keep him warm. What else can he sleep in? When he cries out to me for help, I will answer him because I am merciful. 28 “You shall not curse God, nor curse a ruler of your people. 29 Do not delay the offering from your harvest and your vintage. Give the firstborn of your sons to me.

Cross References

Ecclesiastes 10:20

Do not curse the king, no not even in thought. Do not curse the rich in your bedchamber for a bird of the air will carry the voice, and that which has wings will tell the matter.

Acts 23:5

Then Paul said, I did not know, brothers, that he was the high priest. It is written: You shall not speak evil of the ruler of your people.

Exodus 21:17

Anyone who curses his father or mother must be put to death.

Exodus 22:8-9

If the thief is not caught, the owner of the house must be brought to God to find out whether or not he took his neighbor's valuables.

Jude 1:8

In like manner these men also in their dreams defile the flesh, reject authority and speak evil of glorious ones.

Leviticus 24:16

However those who curse Jehovah's name must be put to death. The whole congregation must stone them to death. It makes no difference whether they are Israelites or foreigners. Whoever curses (abuses) Jehovah's name must die.

1 Samuel 24:6

He told his men: Stop talking foolishly. We are not going to attack Saul. He is my king. I pray that Jehovah will keep me from doing anything to harm his chosen king.

1 Samuel 24:10

Today you saw how Jehovah handed you over to me in the cave. Although I was told to kill you I spared you. I said: 'I will not raise my hand against my lord because you are Jehovah's anointed.'

1 Samuel 26:9

But David said: Do not harm him! Jehovah will certainly punish whoever harms his chosen king.

Psalm 32:6

For this reason let all godly people pray to you when you may be found. Then raging floodwater will not reach them.

Psalm 82:1-7

([Psalm of Asaph]) God stands in the congregation of the mighty. He pronounces judgment among the god-like ones: (John 10:35)

Psalm 138:1

([Psalm of David]) I will adore you with all my heart. I will make music to praise you in front of the false gods.

John 10:34-35

Jesus said: Is it not written in your law, I said, you are 'god-like ones'?

Acts 23:3

Paul said to him: God will strike you, white washed wall! Do you sit judging me according to the Law, and against law command me to be struck?

Romans 13:2-7

Whoever opposes the authority resists the ordinance of God. Those who resist will receive judgment.

Titus 3:1-2

Remind them to be in subjection to rulers and to authorities, to be obedient, and to be ready to do every good work,

1 Peter 2:17

Honor all people. Love the brotherhood. Reverence and respect God. Honor the king.

2 Peter 2:10

This is primarily for those who indulge the flesh in its corrupt desires and despise authority. Daring, self-willed, they do not tremble at glorious ones but speak abusively.

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