Then the presidents and governors looked for occasions against Daniel on behalf of the kingdom, but they could find no occasion or fault because he was faithful, and no vice nor fault was found in him.

sound speech, that cannot be condemned; that the adversary may be ashamed, having no evil thing to say of you.

having a good conscience, so in that which they murmur against you as of evildoers, those that blaspheme your good conversation in the Christ may be confused.

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One witness shall not be valid against a man for any iniquity or for any sin, in any sin which he should commit. At the mouth of two witnesses or at the mouth of three witnesses, shall the matter be established.

And there arose some that bore false witness against him, saying,

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Thou shalt not give false testimony against thy neighbour.

And the Jews also assented, saying that these things were so.