Zechariah 8:17

17 don't plot harm against each other; and don't love perjury; for all these are things I hate,' says ADONAI."

Zechariah 8:17 Meaning and Commentary

Zechariah 8:17

And let none of you imagine evil in your hearts against
his neighbour (See Gill on Zechariah 7:10) hatred without a cause was a governing vice under the second temple, and Jarchi says was the cause of the destruction of it; see ( John 15:25 ) : and love no false oath;
whereby the character and property of a fellow creature are hurt; nor any vain one, which the Jews were addicted to, ( Matthew 5:34 Matthew 5:35 ) : for all these [are things] that I hate, saith the Lord;
as being contrary to his nature, and to his law; and is a reason why they should be hated and avoided by men.

Zechariah 8:17 In-Context

15 so now, I resolve to do good to Yerushalayim and to the house of Y'hudah. Don't be afraid!

16 These are the things you are to do: speak the truth to each other; in your courts, administer justice that is true and conducive to peace;

17 don't plot harm against each other; and don't love perjury; for all these are things I hate,' says ADONAI."

18 This word of ADONAI-Tzva'ot came to me:

19 "ADONAI-Tzva'ot says, 'The fast days of the fourth, fifth, seventh and tenth months are to become times of joy, gladness and cheer for the house of Y'hudah. Therefore, love truth and peace.'