⁵ A ^(A)faithful witness does not lie,
But a false witness will utter ^(B)lies.

²⁵ A true witness ^[a]delivers ^(A)souls,
But a deceitful witness speaks lies.

⁵ A ^(A)false witness will not go unpunished,
And he who speaks lies will not escape.

⁹ A false witness will not go unpunished,
And he who speaks lies shall perish.

²² What is desired in a man is ^[a]kindness,
And a poor man is better than a liar.

²⁸ A ^[a]disreputable witness scorns justice,
And ^(A)the mouth of the wicked devours iniquity.

²⁸ A false witness shall perish,
But the man who hears him will speak endlessly.

^18 (A)A man who bears false witness against his neighbor
Is like a club, a sword, and a sharp arrow.