What does the Bible say about plagiarism?

13 verses about plagiarism, ranked by the votes of OpenBible.info readers, with the King James text.

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Bible verses about plagiarism

1. Jeremiah 23:30 — Therefore, behold, I am against the prophets, saith the LORD, that steal my words every one from his neighbour. 26 votes
2. Exodus 20:15 — Thou shalt not steal. 12 votes
3. Exodus 20:16 — Thou shalt not bear false witness against thy neighbour. 8 votes
4. Ephesians 4:28 — Let him that stole steal no more: but rather let him labour, working with his hands the thing which is good, that he may have to give to him that needeth. 8 votes
5. Exodus 20:17 — Thou shalt not covet thy neighbour’s house, thou shalt not covet thy neighbour’s wife, nor his manservant, nor his maidservant, nor his ox, nor his ass, nor any thing that is thy neighbour’s. 6 votes
6. Romans 13:7 — Render therefore to all their dues: tribute to whom tribute is due; custom to whom custom; fear to whom fear; honour to whom honour. 4 votes
7. 2 Corinthians 10:15 — Not boasting of things without our measure, that is, of other men’s labours; but having hope, when your faith is increased, that we shall be enlarged by you according to our rule abundantly, 4 votes
8. Proverbs 11:3 — The integrity of the upright shall guide them: but the perverseness of transgressors shall destroy them. 3 votes
9. James 4:17 — Therefore to him that knoweth to do good, and doeth it not, to him it is sin. 3 votes
10. Proverbs 28:6 — Better is the poor that walketh in his uprightness, than he that is perverse in his ways, though he be rich. 2 votes
11. Philippians 2:3 — Let nothing be done through strife or vainglory; but in lowliness of mind let each esteem other better than themselves. 2 votes
12. 2 Timothy 2:15 — Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth. 2 votes
13. Titus 2:7 — In all things shewing thyself a pattern of good works: in doctrine shewing uncorruptness, gravity, sincerity, 2 votes

Where these verses are

Exodus (3), Proverbs (2), Jeremiah (1), Romans (1), 2 Corinthians (1), Ephesians (1), Philippians (1), 2 Timothy (1), Titus (1), James (1)

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Topical Bible data by OpenBible.info (https://www.openbible.info/topics/), CC BY 4.0. Votes reflect how many readers judged each verse relevant; they are not a doctrinal ranking. Verse text: King James Version.