Zechariah 8:16 - Compare All Versions
Zechariah 8:16 NIV (New International Version)
These are the things you are to do: Speak the truth to each other, and render true and sound judgment in your courts
Zechariah 8:16 ESV (English Standard Version 2025)
These are the things that you shall do: Speak the truth to one another; render in your gates judgments that are true and make for peace
Zechariah 8:16 NLT (New Living Translation)
But this is what you must do: Tell the truth to each other. Render verdicts in your courts that are just and that lead to peace.
Zechariah 8:16 CSB (Christian Standard Bible)
These are the things you must do: Speak truth to one another; make true and sound decisions within your city gates.
Zechariah 8:16 KJV (King James Version)
These are the things that ye shall do; Speak ye every man the truth to his neighbour; execute the judgment of truth and peace in your gates
Zechariah 8:16 NKJV (New King James Version)
These are the things you shall do: Speak each man the truth to his neighbor; Give judgment in your gates for truth, justice, and peace
Zechariah 8:14-17 MSG (The Message)
A Message from GOD-of-the-Angel-Armies: “In the same way that I decided to punish you when your ancestors made me angry, and didn’t pull my punches, at this time I’ve decided to bless Jerusalem and the country of Judah. Don’t be afraid. And now here’s what I want you to do: Tell the truth, the whole truth, when you speak. Do the right thing by one another, both personally and in your courts. Don’t cook up plans to take unfair advantage of others. Don’t do or say what isn’t so. I hate all that stuff. Keep your lives simple and honest.” Decree of GOD. * * *
Zechariah 8:16 NASB2020 (New American Standard Bible - NASB)
These are the things which you shall do: speak the truth to one another; judge with truth and judgment for peace at your gates.
Zechariah 8:16 AMP (Amplified Bible)
These are the things which you should do: speak the truth with one another; judge with truth and pronounce the judgment that brings peace in [the courts at] your gates. [Eph 4:25]
Zechariah 8:16 NET (New English Translation)
These are the things you must do: Speak the truth, each of you, to one another. Practice true and righteous judgment in your courts.