Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Summary
A faithful witness will not lie: but a false witness will utter lies.
Bible References
General references
Proverbs 14:25
A truthful witness saves lives,
But he who speaks lies is treacherous.
A truthful witness saves lives,
But he who speaks lies is treacherous.
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 12:17
He who speaks truth [when he testifies] tells what is right,
But a false witness utters deceit [in court].
He who speaks truth [when he testifies] tells what is right,
But a false witness utters deceit [in court].
Proverbs 13:5
A righteous man hates lies,
But a wicked man is loathsome, and he acts shamefully.
A righteous man hates lies,
But a wicked man is loathsome, and he acts shamefully.
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.
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.
1 Kings 22:12
All the prophets were prophesying in the same way [to please Ahab], saying, “Go up to Ramoth-gilead and be successful, for the Lord will hand it over to the king.”