Deuteronomy 27:17
BSB · Public Domain (CC0)“‘Cursed is he who moves his neighbor’s boundary stone.’ And let all the people say, ‘Amen!’”
A short, plain-language explanation of Deuteronomy 27:17 goes here — the kind of answer a reader (or an AI assistant) can quote in one breath. Original meaning coming soon.
“‘Cursed is he who moves his neighbor’s boundary stone.’ And let all the people say, ‘Amen!’”
Berean Standard Bible · Public Domain (CC0)“Cursed be he that removeth his neighbour’s landmark. And all the people shall say, Amen.”
King James Version · Public Domain“Cursed be he that removeth his neighbor’s landmark. And all the people shall say, Amen.”
American Standard Version · Public Domain“`Cursed <FI>is<Fi> he who is removing his neighbour's border, --and all the people have said, Amen.”
Young's Literal Translation · Public DomainOther passages that echo Deuteronomy 27:17 — 5 related verses from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Deuteronomy 19:14You must not move your neighbor’s boundary marker, which was set up by your ancestors to mark the inheritance you shall receive in the land that the LORD your God is giving you to possess.
- Job 24:2Men move boundary stones; they pasture stolen flocks.
- Proverbs 22:28Do not move an ancient boundary stone which your fathers have placed.
- Proverbs 23:10Do not move an ancient boundary stone or encroach on the fields of the fatherless,
- Hosea 5:10The princes of Judah are like those who move boundary stones; I will pour out My fury upon them like water.
Cross-reference data: Treasury of Scripture Knowledge (public domain) via OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0).