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 souls, but a false witness is deceitful.
Proverbs 6:19
a false witness who utters lies, and he who sows discord among brothers.
Proverbs 12:17
He who is truthful testifies honestly, but a false witness lies.
Proverbs 13:5
A righteous man hates lies, but a wicked man brings shame and disgrace.
Proverbs 19:5
A false witness shall not be unpunished. He who pours out lies shall not go free.
Exodus 20:16
"You shall not give false testimony against your neighbor.
Exodus 23:1
"You shall not spread a false report. Do not join your hand with the wicked to be an unjust witness.
1 Kings 21:13
The two men, the base fellows, came in and sat before him. The base fellows testified against him, even against Naboth, in the presence of the people, saying, "Naboth cursed God and the king." Then they carried him out of the city, and stoned him to death with stones.
1 Kings 22:12
All the prophets prophesied so, saying, "Go up to Ramoth Gilead, and prosper; for the LORD will deliver it into the hand of the king."