judge not, that ye be not judged

English

Alternative forms

• judge not, lest ye be judged
• judge not, that you be not judged

Etymology

From the King James Bible of Matthew 7: 1-3.

Proverb

judge not, that ye be not judged

1. Do not criticize others if you are not prepared to be criticized in return
   • 2001, J. G. Thirlwell (lyrics and music), “Heuldoch 7B”, in Flow, performed by Foetus:

     Judge me not lest ye be judged thineself

Synonyms

• people who live in glass houses shouldn't throw stones

Related terms

• hypocrisy
• pot calling the kettle black

Translations

people who live in glass houses shouldn't throw stones — see people who live in glass houses shouldn't throw stones