And in keeping with what is written, “I believed, therefore I have spoken,” we who have the same spirit of faith also believe and therefore speak,
A false witness will not go unpunished, and one who utters lies will not escape.
A false witness will not go unpunished, and one who pours out lies will perish.
“You shall not spread a false report. Do not join the wicked by being a malicious witness.
If a false witness testifies against someone, accusing him of a crime,
Truthful lips endure forever, but a lying tongue lasts only a moment.
Like a club or sword or sharp arrow is a man who bears false witness against his neighbor.
When I planned this, did I do it carelessly? Or do I make my plans by human standards, so as to say “Yes, yes” and also “No, no”?
This saying is trustworthy. And I want you to emphasize these things, so that those who have believed God will take care to devote themselves to good deeds. These things are excellent and profitable for the people.
“You are out of your mind,” they told her. But when she kept insisting it was so, they said, “It must be his angel.”
…a false witness who gives false testimony, and one who stirs up discord among brothers.