Deuteronomy 5:20

New International Reader's Version

“Do not be a false witness against your neighbor.

Cross References

1 Kings 21:13

Then two worthless and evil men came and sat across from him. They brought charges against Naboth in front of the people. The two men said, “Naboth has cursed God and the king.” So they took him outside the city. They killed him by throwing stones at him.

Exodus 20:16

“Do not be a false witness against your neighbor.

Exodus 23:1

“Do not spread reports that are false. Do not help a guilty person by telling lies in court.

Proverbs 19:5

A dishonest witness will be punished. And whoever pours out lies will not go free.

Proverbs 19:9

A dishonest witness will be punished. And those who pour out lies will die.

Proverbs 6:19

He hates any witness who pours out lies and anyone who stirs up conflict in the community.

Malachi 3:5

“So I will come and put you on trial. I will be quick to bring charges against all of you,” says the Lord who rules over all. “I will bring charges against you sinful people who do not have any respect for me. That includes those who practice evil magic. It includes those who commit adultery and those who tell lies in court. It includes those who cheat workers out of their pay. It includes those who treat widows badly. It also includes those who mistreat children whose fathers have died. And it includes those who take away the rights of outsiders in the courts.

Matthew 19:18

“Which ones?” the man asked. Jesus said, “ ‘Do not murder. Do not commit adultery. Do not steal. Do not be a false witness.