Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Summary
Neither shalt thou bear false witness against thy neighbour.
General references
Bible References
General references
Deuteronomy 19:16
If a malicious witness rises up against a man to [falsely] accuse him of wrongdoing,
Exodus 20:16
“You shall not testify falsely [that is, lie, withhold, or manipulate the truth] against your neighbor (any person).
Exodus 23:1
“You shall not give a false report; you shall not join hands with the wicked to be a malicious witness [promoting wrong and violence].
1 Kings 21:13
Two worthless and unprincipled men came in and sat down opposite him; and they testified against Naboth before the people, saying, “Naboth cursed and renounced God and the king.” Then they brought him outside the city and stoned him to death.
Proverbs 6:19
A false witness who breathes out lies [even half-truths],
And one who spreads discord (rumors) among brothers.
A false witness who breathes out lies [even half-truths],
And one who spreads discord (rumors) among brothers.
Proverbs 19:5
A false witness will not go unpunished,
And he who breathes out lies will not escape.
A false witness will not go unpunished,
And he who breathes out lies will not escape.
Malachi 3:5
“Then I will come near you for judgment; I will be a swift witness against sorcerers, against adulterers, against perjurers, and against those who oppress the laborer in his wages and widows and the fatherless, and against those who turn away the alien [from his right], and those who do not fear Me [with awe-filled reverence],” says the Lord of hosts.