Proverbs 22:28

NETBible

Do not move an ancient boundary stone 1  which was put in place by your ancestors. 2 

NIV ©

Do not move an ancient boundary stone set up by your forefathers.

NASB ©

Do not move the ancient boundary Which your fathers have set.

NLT ©

Do not steal your neighbor’s property by moving the ancient boundary markers set up by your ancestors.

MSG ©

Don't stealthily move back the boundary lines staked out long ago by your ancestors.

BBE ©

Let not the old landmark be moved which your fathers have put in place.

NRSV ©

Do not remove the ancient landmark that your ancestors set up.

NKJV ©

Do not remove the ancient landmark Which your fathers have set.

KJV
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NASB ©
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NET [draft] ITL
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NETBible

Do not move an ancient boundary stone 1  which was put in place by your ancestors. 2 

NET Notes

1 sn Moving a boundary stone was (and still is) a major problem. The boundaries that were established by the forefathers were to be preserved, but no law would stop such violations if people lacked integrity (e.g., Deut 19:14; 27:17; 1 Kgs 21:16-19). Boundaries in Israel were sacred because God owned the land and he apportioned the property to the tribes. To extend one’s property illegally by moving a neighbor’s boundary marker was a violation of covenant and oath. Of course, disputes could arise when both sides claim their ancestors established a boundary.

2 tn Heb “your fathers” (so NAB, NASB).

2 sn The fourth saying deals with respect for property that belongs to other people (cf. Instruction of Amenemope, chap. 6, 7:12-13 [ANET 422]).