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Matthew 5:21

You have heard that it was said to the ancients: ‘You shall not murder; whoever will have murdered shall be liable to judgment.
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King James Version

Ye have heard that it was said by them of old time, Thou shalt not kill; and whosoever shall kill shall be in danger of the judgment:

English Standard Version

"You have heard that it was said to those of old, 'You shall not murder; and whoever murders will be liable to judgment.'

New International Version

"You have heard that it was said to the people long ago, 'Do not murder, and anyone who murders will be subject to judgment.'