¹⁷ An honest witness tells the truth,
    but a false witness tells lies.^(A)

⁵ An honest witness does not deceive,
    but a false witness pours out lies.^(A)

²⁵ A truthful witness saves lives,
    but a false witness is deceitful.^(A)

²⁸ Do not testify against your neighbor without cause^(A)—
    would you use your lips to mislead?

¹⁹         a false witness^(A) who pours out lies^(B)
        and a person who stirs up conflict in the community.^(C)

²⁸ A false witness^(A) will perish,^(B)
    but a careful listener will testify successfully.

²⁸ A corrupt witness mocks at justice,
    and the mouth of the wicked gulps down evil.^(A)

⁵ A false witness^(A) will not go unpunished,^(B)
    and whoever pours out lies will not go free.^(C)