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Deuteronomy 19:16

Truth and honesty

14 You must not move your neighbor’s boundary marker, which was set up by your ancestors to mark the inheritance you shall receive in the land that the LORD your God is giving you to possess.

15 A lone witness is not sufficient to establish any wrongdoing or sin against a man, regardless of what offense he may have committed. A matter must be established by the testimony of two or three witnesses.

If a false witness testifies against someone, accusing him of a crime,

17 both parties to the dispute must stand in the presence of the LORD, before the priests and judges who are in office at that time.

18 The judges shall investigate thoroughly, and if the witness is proven to be a liar who has falsely accused his brother,

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This was said to Israel at a particular time, so it is wise to read it together with the surrounding text. Do read the surrounding verses too, because the context often says more than a single verse.

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BSB
If a false witness testifies against someone, accusing him of a crime,
KJV
If a false witness rise up against any man to testify against him that which is wrong;
WEB
If an unrighteous witness rises up against any man to testify against him of wrongdoing,
ASV
If an unrighteous witness rise up against any man to testify against him of wrong-doing,
DARBY
If an unrighteous witness rise up against any man to testify against him of an offence;
BLB
If a false witness rises against any man to testify against him of wrongdoing,
ÅB
Når et ondsindet vitne står fram mot noen for å vitne mot ham om en forbrytelse,
OTB
Hvis et ondsinnet vitne reiser seg for å anklage noen for ugjerning,
B1930
Når et ondsindet vidne står frem mot nogen for å vidne mot ham om en forbrytelse,

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