Then the chief rulers and the captains were looking for some cause for putting Daniel in the wrong in connection with the kingdom, but they were unable to put forward any wrongdoing or error against him; because he was true, and no error or wrong was to be seen in him.

Saying true and right words, against which no protest may be made, so that he who is not on our side may be put to shame, unable to say any evil of us.

Being conscious that you have done no wrong; so that those who say evil things about your good way of life as Christians may be put to shame.

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One witness may not make a statement against a man in relation to any sin or wrongdoing which he has done: on the word of two or three witnesses a question is to be judged.

Then some got up and gave false witness against him, saying,

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Do not give false witness against your neighbour.

And the Jews were in agreement with his statement, saying that these things were so.