Scripture · Old Testament
Deuteronomy 27:17
Deuteronomy 27:17 is verse 17 of Deuteronomy chapter 27, shown here in the Berean Standard Bible.
Berean Standard Bible
‘Cursed is he who moves his neighbor’s boundary stone.’ And let all the people say, ‘Amen!’
King James Version
Cursed be he that removeth his neighbour’s landmark. And all the people shall say, Amen.
World English Bible
‘Cursed is he who removes his neighbor’s landmark.’ All the people shall say, ‘Amen.’
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Deuteronomy 27:15–19 · Berean Standard Bible
15 ‘Cursed is the man who makes a carved idol or molten image—an abomination to the LORD, the work of the hands of a craftsman—and sets it up in secret.’ And let all the people say, ‘Amen!’
16 ‘Cursed is he who dishonors his father or mother.’ And let all the people say, ‘Amen!’
17 ‘Cursed is he who moves his neighbor’s boundary stone.’ And let all the people say, ‘Amen!’
18 ‘Cursed is he who lets a blind man wander in the road.’ And let all the people say, ‘Amen!’
19 ‘Cursed is he who withholds justice from the foreigner, the fatherless, or the widow.’ And let all the people say, ‘Amen!’
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Cross-references
The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge lists these related verses. Scripture text comes from the Berean Standard Bible.
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.
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,
Proverbs 23:11for their Redeemer is strong; He will take up their case against you.