Parallel Verses
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.
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
The one who walks with integrity and does what is righteous. He speaks the truth in his heart.
3
Nor
Nor
Phrases
Names
Cross References
Leviticus 19:16
Never gossip. Never endanger your neighbor's life. I am Jehovah.
Exodus 23:1-33
Do not spread false rumors. Do not help a guilty person by offering false testimony.
1 Samuel 24:11
My master, look at this! The border of your robe is in my hand! I cut off the border of your robe and did not kill you. You should know and be able to see I mean no harm or rebellion. I have not sinned against you! But you are trying to ambush me in order to take my life.
Psalm 101:5-8
I will destroy anyone who secretly slanders his neighbor. I will not tolerate anyone with a conceited look or arrogant heart.
Proverbs 22:10
Throw out the scoffer and contention will go away, yes, strife and reproach will cease.
Proverbs 25:3
The heavens for height, and the earth for depth, and the heart of kings is unreachable.
Isaiah 56:2
Blessed is the man who does this, the man who holds it fast, who keeps the Sabbath without desecrating it, and keeps his hand from doing any evil.
Jeremiah 9:4-9
Let everyone be on guard against his neighbor. Do not trust any brother because every brother deals craftily (cunningly), and every neighbor goes about as a slanderer.
Matthew 7:12
Do for others the same as you would have them to do for you. That is the meaning of 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
Return evil for evil to no man. Provide honest things in the sight of all men.
Romans 13:10
Love works no ill to his neighbor. Therefore love is the law's fulfillment.
Titus 3:2
to speak evil of no man, not to be contentious, to be gentle, showing all meekness toward all men.
James 4:11
Brothers, do not speak against each other. He who speaks against a brother, or judges his brother, speaks against the law, and judges the law. If you judge the law, you are not a doer of the law, but a judge.
1 Peter 2:1-2
Put away all badness and all deception, hypocrisy, envy, and all evil talk.
3 John 1:11
Beloved, do not imitate that which is evil, but that which is good. He who does good is from God. He who does evil has not seen God.