¹⁶ These are the things you are to do: Speak the truth^(A) to each other, and render true and sound judgment^(B) in your courts;^{(C) 17} do not plot evil^(D) against each other, and do not love to swear falsely.^(E) I hate all this,” declares the Lord.

²⁵ Therefore each of you must put off falsehood and speak truthfully^(A) to your neighbor, for we are all members of one body.^(B)

⁹ Do not lie to each other,^(A) since you have taken off your old self^(B) with its practices