King James Bible
KJVKeep thee far from a false matter; and the innocent and righteous slay thou not: for I will not justify the wicked.
Translation Comparison
Exodus 23:7
Explore this verse across multiple translations to discover the richness and depth of Scripture.
Quick Overview
The verse Exodus 23:7 varies across translations. For example, the KJV emphasizes certain traditional terms, while the ASV offers a more literal rendering. This page provides a side-by-side comparison of all available translations to highlight these nuances.
| Translation | Verse Text | Copy |
|---|---|---|
King James BibleKJV | Keep thee far from a false matter; and the innocent and righteous slay thou not: for I will not justify the wicked. | |
American Standard VersionASV | Keep thee far from a false matter; and the innocent and righteous slay thou not: for I will not justify the wicked. | |
Douay Rheims BibleDRB | Thou shalt fly lying. The innocent and just person thou shalt not put to death: because I abhor the wicked. | |
Darby Bible TranslationDBT | Thou shalt keep far from the cause of falsehood; and the innocent and righteous slay not; for I will not justify the wicked. | |
English Revised VersionERV | Keep thee far from a false matter; and the innocent and righteous slay thou not: for I will not justify the wicked. | |
Webster Bible TranslationWBT | Keep thee far from a false matter; and the innocent and righteous slay thou not: for I will not justify the wicked. | |
World English BibleWEB | |Keep far from a false charge, and don't kill the innocent and righteous: for I will not justify the wicked. | |
Young's Literal TranslationYLT | from a false matter thou dost keep far off, and an innocent and righteous man thou dost not slay; for I do not justify a wicked man. | |
American King James VersionAKJV | Keep you far from a false matter; and the innocent and righteous slay you not: for I will not justify the wicked. |
American Standard Version
ASVKeep thee far from a false matter; and the innocent and righteous slay thou not: for I will not justify the wicked.
Douay Rheims Bible
DRBThou shalt fly lying. The innocent and just person thou shalt not put to death: because I abhor the wicked.
Darby Bible Translation
DBTThou shalt keep far from the cause of falsehood; and the innocent and righteous slay not; for I will not justify the wicked.
English Revised Version
ERVKeep thee far from a false matter; and the innocent and righteous slay thou not: for I will not justify the wicked.
Webster Bible Translation
WBTKeep thee far from a false matter; and the innocent and righteous slay thou not: for I will not justify the wicked.
World English Bible
WEB|Keep far from a false charge, and don't kill the innocent and righteous: for I will not justify the wicked.
Young's Literal Translation
YLTfrom a false matter thou dost keep far off, and an innocent and righteous man thou dost not slay; for I do not justify a wicked man.
American King James Version
AKJVKeep you far from a false matter; and the innocent and righteous slay you not: for I will not justify the wicked.
King James Bible
KJVKeep thee far from a false matter; and the innocent and righteous slay thou not: for I will not justify the wicked.
American Standard Version
ASVKeep thee far from a false matter; and the innocent and righteous slay thou not: for I will not justify the wicked.
Douay Rheims Bible
DRBThou shalt fly lying. The innocent and just person thou shalt not put to death: because I abhor the wicked.
Darby Bible Translation
DBTThou shalt keep far from the cause of falsehood; and the innocent and righteous slay not; for I will not justify the wicked.
English Revised Version
ERVKeep thee far from a false matter; and the innocent and righteous slay thou not: for I will not justify the wicked.
Webster Bible Translation
WBTKeep thee far from a false matter; and the innocent and righteous slay thou not: for I will not justify the wicked.
World English Bible
WEB|Keep far from a false charge, and don't kill the innocent and righteous: for I will not justify the wicked.
Young's Literal Translation
YLTfrom a false matter thou dost keep far off, and an innocent and righteous man thou dost not slay; for I do not justify a wicked man.
American King James Version
AKJVKeep you far from a false matter; and the innocent and righteous slay you not: for I will not justify the wicked.