Parallel Verses
King James 2000
He that backbites not with his tongue, nor does evil to his neighbor, nor takes up a reproach against 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.
Holman Bible
who does not harm his friend
or discredit his neighbor,
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.
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 He that walks uprightly, and works righteousness, and speaks the truth in his heart. 3 He that backbites not with his tongue, nor does evil to his neighbor, nor takes up a reproach against his neighbor. 4 In whose eyes a vile person is despised; but he honors them that fear the LORD. He that swears to his own hurt, and changes not.
Phrases
Names
Cross References
Leviticus 19:16
You shall not go up and down as a talebearer among your people: neither shall you take a stand against the life of your neighbor: I am the LORD.
Exodus 23:1-33
You shall not raise a false report: put not your hand with the wicked to be an unrighteous witness.
1 Samuel 24:11
Moreover, my father, see, yea, see the skirt of your robe in my hand: for in that I cut off the skirt of your robe, and killed you not, know you and see that there is neither evil nor transgression in my hand, and I have not sinned against you; yet you hunt my soul to take it.
Psalm 101:5-8
Whoever secretly slanders his neighbor, him will I cut off: he that has a haughty look and a proud heart will I not endure.
Proverbs 22:10
Cast out the scoffer, 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.
Isaiah 56:2
Blessed is the man that does this, and the son of man that lays hold on it; that keeps the sabbath from defiling it, and keeps his hand from doing any evil.
Jeremiah 9:4-9
Take you heed everyone of his neighbor, and trust you not in any brother: for every brother will utterly supplant, and every neighbor will walk with slanders.
Matthew 7:12
Therefore all things whatsoever you would that men should do to you, do you even so to them: for this is the law and the prophets.
Romans 1:30
Backbiters, haters of God, despiteful, proud, boasters, inventors of evil things, disobedient to parents,
Romans 12:17
Recompense to no man evil for evil. Provide things honest in the sight of all men.
Romans 13:10
Love works no ill to his neighbor: therefore love is the fulfilling of the law.
Titus 3:2
To speak evil of no man, to be no brawlers, but gentle, showing all meekness unto all men.
James 4:11
Speak not evil one of another, brethren. He that speaks evil of his brother, and judges his brother, speaks evil of 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
Therefore laying aside all malice, and all guile, and hypocrisies, and envies, and all evil speaking,
3 John 1:11
Beloved, follow not that which is evil, but that which is good. He that does good is of God: but he that does evil has not seen God.