Deuteronomy 19:18

The judges shall investigate thoroughly, and if the witness is a false witness, and he has accused his brother falsely,

Deuteronomy 13:14

then you shall investigate and search out [witnesses] and ask thorough questions. If it is true and the matter is established that this loathsome thing has been done among you,

Deuteronomy 17:4

and if it is told to you and you hear about it, then you shall investigate thoroughly [all the charges]. If it is confirmed beyond doubt that this detestable thing has been done in Israel,

2 Chronicles 19:6-7

and he said to the judges, “Be careful what you do, for you do not judge for man, but for the Lord who is with you in the matter of judgment.

Job 19:16


“I call to my servant, but he does not answer;
I have to implore him with words.

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

And the judges shall make diligent inquisition: and, behold, if the witness be a false witness, and hath testified falsely against his brother;

Bible References

Diligent

Deuteronomy 13:14
then you shall investigate and search out [witnesses] and ask thorough questions. If it is true and the matter is established that this loathsome thing has been done among you,
Deuteronomy 17:4
and if it is told to you and you hear about it, then you shall investigate thoroughly [all the charges]. If it is confirmed beyond doubt that this detestable thing has been done in Israel,
2 Chronicles 19:6
and he said to the judges, “Be careful what you do, for you do not judge for man, but for the Lord who is with you in the matter of judgment.
Job 19:16

“I call to my servant, but he does not answer;
I have to implore him with words.

General references

Deuteronomy 5:20
‘You shall not give false testimony [that is, lie, withhold, or manipulate the truth] against your neighbor (any person).
Deuteronomy 25:1
“If there is a controversy between men, and they go to court, and the judges decide [the issue] between them, and they judge in favor of the innocent and condemn the guilty,
John 7:51
“Does our Law convict someone without first giving him a hearing and finding out what he is [accused of] doing?”